Quick Answer

Grave Sifter is a rare Creature — Elemental Beast from C14 (C14) costing {5}{G}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Commander.

Grave Sifter MTG card

Grave Sifter

Creature — Elemental Beast

Card Text

When this creature enters, each player chooses a creature type and returns any number of cards of that type from their graveyard to their hand.

It claws at the earth in a vain attempt to reclaim what it once was.

Card Stats

5/7 rare CMC: 6.0 C14 C14 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

Market Prices

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$0.29
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$0.99
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€0.29
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Sifter? Basics

Grave Sifter is a Creature — Elemental Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, each player chooses a creature type and returns any number of cards of that type from their graveyard to their hand."

How much mana does Grave Sifter cost to cast? Basics

Grave Sifter has a mana cost of {5}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Grave Sifter's mana cost of {5}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Grave Sifter has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Grave Sifter's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, each player chooses a creature type and returns any number of cards of that type from their graveyard to their hand."

What is the current price of Grave Sifter? Pricing

The current market price for Grave Sifter is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Grave Sifter? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Sifter from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Sifter in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Sifter in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grave Sifter is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Sifter in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Legacy? Legality

Grave Sifter is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Grave Sifter legal in Vintage? Legality

Grave Sifter is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Grave Sifter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Sifter in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Grave Sifter from? Details

This printing of Grave Sifter is from C14 (C14), with collector number 44.

Grave Sifter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grave Sifter's rarity? Details

Grave Sifter is a rare card in C14.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Grave Sifter? Details

Grave Sifter was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Grave Sifter's power and toughness? Details

Grave Sifter is a 5/7 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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