Quick Answer

Haunted Cadaver is a common Creature — Zombie from ONS (ONS) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Haunted Cadaver MTG card

Haunted Cadaver

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, that player discards three cards. Morph {1}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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€2.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haunted Cadaver? Basics

Haunted Cadaver is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, that player discards three cards. Morph {1}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

How much mana does Haunted Cadaver cost to cast? Basics

Haunted Cadaver has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Haunted Cadaver's mana cost of {3}{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.

Haunted Cadaver 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.

Haunted Cadaver's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, that player discards three cards. Morph {1}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

What is the current price of Haunted Cadaver? Pricing

The current market price for Haunted Cadaver is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

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

Where can I buy Haunted Cadaver? Pricing

You can purchase Haunted Cadaver 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.

Haunted Cadaver normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.44

Is Haunted Cadaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Haunted Cadaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Haunted Cadaver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Haunted Cadaver in Modern is not available.

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

Is Haunted Cadaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Haunted Cadaver 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 Haunted Cadaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Haunted Cadaver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Haunted Cadaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Haunted Cadaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Haunted Cadaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Haunted Cadaver 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 Haunted Cadaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Haunted Cadaver 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 Haunted Cadaver from? Details

This printing of Haunted Cadaver is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 154.

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

What is Haunted Cadaver's rarity? Details

Haunted Cadaver is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Haunted Cadaver? Details

Haunted Cadaver was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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

What is Haunted Cadaver's power and toughness? Details

Haunted Cadaver is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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