Quick Answer

Grave Strength is a uncommon Sorcery from FRF (FRF) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grave Strength MTG card

Grave Strength

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose target creature. Mill three cards, then put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each creature card in your graveyard. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)

So long as death follows life, the supply lines of the Sultai will never be cut.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Jeff Simpson
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.53
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.28
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Strength? Basics

Grave Strength is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose target creature. Mill three cards, then put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each creature card in your graveyard. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Grave Strength cost to cast? Basics

Grave Strength has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Strength's mana cost of {1}{B} 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 Strength has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Strength's current oracle text is: "Choose target creature. Mill three cards, then put a +1/+1 counter on that creature for each creature card in your graveyard. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Grave Strength? Pricing

The current market price for Grave Strength is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.53 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Grave Strength? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Strength 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.

Grave Strength normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.53

Is Grave Strength legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Grave Strength legal in Modern? Legality

Grave Strength is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grave Strength legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grave Strength 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 Strength legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grave Strength is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grave Strength legal in Legacy? Legality

Grave Strength is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grave Strength legal in Vintage? Legality

Grave Strength 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 Strength legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Strength 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 Strength from? Details

This printing of Grave Strength is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 71.

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

What is Grave Strength's rarity? Details

Grave Strength is a uncommon card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Grave Strength? Details

Grave Strength was illustrated by Jeff Simpson.

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

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