Quick Answer

Grimoire of the Dead is a mythic Legendary Artifact from C19 (C19) costing {4}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grimoire of the Dead MTG card

Grimoire of the Dead

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Put a study counter on Grimoire of the Dead. {T}, Remove three study counters from Grimoire of the Dead and sacrifice it: Put all creature cards from all graveyards onto the battlefield under your control. They're black Zombies in addition to their other colors and types.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 4.0 C19 C19 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.70
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$0.99
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€0.62
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€1.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grimoire of the Dead? Basics

Grimoire of the Dead is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Put a study counter on Grimoire of the Dead. {T}, Remove three study counters from Grimoire of the Dead and sacrifice it: Put all creature cards from all graveyards onto the battlefield under your control. They're black Zombies in addition to their other colors and types."

How much mana does Grimoire of the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Grimoire of the Dead has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Grimoire of the Dead's mana cost of {4} 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.

Grimoire of the Dead has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Grimoire of the Dead's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Put a study counter on Grimoire of the Dead. {T}, Remove three study counters from Grimoire of the Dead and sacrifice it: Put all creature cards from all graveyards onto the battlefield under your control. They're black Zombies in addition to their other colors and types."

What is the current price of Grimoire of the Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Grimoire of the Dead is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.62 EUR.

Where can I buy Grimoire of the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Grimoire of the Dead 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 Grimoire of the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grimoire of the Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grimoire of the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Grimoire of the Dead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grimoire of the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grimoire of the Dead 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 Grimoire of the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grimoire of the Dead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grimoire of the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Grimoire of the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grimoire of the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Grimoire of the Dead 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 Grimoire of the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grimoire of the Dead 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 Grimoire of the Dead from? Details

This printing of Grimoire of the Dead is from C19 (C19), with collector number 213.

Grimoire of the Dead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grimoire of the Dead's rarity? Details

Grimoire of the Dead is a mythic card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Grimoire of the Dead? Details

Grimoire of the Dead was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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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