Quick Answer

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is a common Creature — Nightmare Elf from LTR (LTR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Haunt of the Dead Marshes MTG card

Haunt of the Dead Marshes

Creature — Nightmare Elf

Card Text

When this creature enters, scry 1. {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Activate only if you control a legendary creature.

"You should not look in when the candles are lit." —Gollum

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Miklós Ligeti
Scry

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haunt of the Dead Marshes? Basics

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is a Creature — Nightmare Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, scry 1. {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Activate only if you control a legendary creature."

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

Haunt of the Dead Marshes has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Haunt of the Dead Marshes's mana cost of {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.

Haunt of the Dead Marshes has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Haunt of the Dead Marshes's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, scry 1. {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped. Activate only if you control a legendary creature."

What is the current price of Haunt of the Dead Marshes? Pricing

The current market price for Haunt of the Dead Marshes is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Haunt of the Dead Marshes? Pricing

You can purchase Haunt of the Dead Marshes 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.

Haunt of the Dead Marshes normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.19

Is Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Modern? Legality

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Haunt of the Dead Marshes 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 Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Legacy? Legality

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Vintage? Legality

Haunt of the Dead Marshes 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 Haunt of the Dead Marshes legal in Pauper? Legality

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Haunt of the Dead Marshes from? Details

This printing of Haunt of the Dead Marshes is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 90.

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

What is Haunt of the Dead Marshes's rarity? Details

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Haunt of the Dead Marshes? Details

Haunt of the Dead Marshes was illustrated by Miklós Ligeti.

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

What is Haunt of the Dead Marshes's power and toughness? Details

Haunt of the Dead Marshes is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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