Quick Answer

Gravewaker is a rare Creature — Bird Spirit from GN3 (GN3) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gravewaker MTG card

Gravewaker

Creature — Bird Spirit

Card Text

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {5}{B}{B}: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.

It glides on silent wings across the midnight sky, and a dread host rises to follow.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 GN3 GN3 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren
Flying

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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gravewaker? Basics

Gravewaker is a Creature — Bird Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {5}{B}{B}: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

How much mana does Gravewaker cost to cast? Basics

Gravewaker has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Gravewaker's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Gravewaker 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.

Gravewaker's current oracle text is: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {5}{B}{B}: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

What is the current price of Gravewaker? Pricing

The current market price for Gravewaker is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Gravewaker? Pricing

You can purchase Gravewaker 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 Gravewaker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gravewaker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gravewaker legal in Modern? Legality

Gravewaker is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gravewaker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gravewaker 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 Gravewaker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gravewaker is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gravewaker legal in Legacy? Legality

Gravewaker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gravewaker legal in Vintage? Legality

Gravewaker 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 Gravewaker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gravewaker 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 Gravewaker from? Details

This printing of Gravewaker is from GN3 (GN3), with collector number 53.

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

What is Gravewaker's rarity? Details

Gravewaker is a rare card in GN3.

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

Who illustrated Gravewaker? Details

Gravewaker was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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

What is Gravewaker's power and toughness? Details

Gravewaker is a 5/5 creature.

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

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