Quick Answer

Liliana, Death Mage is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Liliana from M21 (M21) costing {4}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Liliana, Death Mage MTG card

Liliana, Death Mage

Legendary Planeswalker — Liliana

Card Text

[+1]: Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. [−3]: Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life. [−7]: Target opponent loses 2 life for each creature card in their graveyard.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 4 mythic CMC: 6.0 M21 M21 🎨 Kieran Yanner

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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liliana, Death Mage? Basics

Liliana, Death Mage is a Legendary Planeswalker — Liliana card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+1]: Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. [−3]: Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life. [−7]: Target opponent loses 2 life for each creature card in their graveyard."

How much mana does Liliana, Death Mage cost to cast? Basics

Liliana, Death Mage 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.

Liliana, Death Mage'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.

Liliana, Death Mage 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.

Liliana, Death Mage's current oracle text is: "[+1]: Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. [−3]: Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life. [−7]: Target opponent loses 2 life for each creature card in their graveyard."

What is the current price of Liliana, Death Mage? Pricing

Price data for Liliana, Death Mage is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Liliana, Death Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Liliana, Death Mage 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 Liliana, Death Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Liliana, Death Mage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Liliana, Death Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Liliana, Death Mage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Liliana, Death Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Liliana, Death Mage 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 Liliana, Death Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Liliana, Death Mage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Liliana, Death Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Liliana, Death Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Liliana, Death Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Liliana, Death Mage 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 Liliana, Death Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Liliana, Death Mage 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 Liliana, Death Mage from? Details

This printing of Liliana, Death Mage is from M21 (M21), with collector number 328.

Liliana, Death Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Liliana, Death Mage's rarity? Details

Liliana, Death Mage is a mythic card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Liliana, Death Mage? Details

Liliana, Death Mage was illustrated by Kieran Yanner.

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

What is Liliana, Death Mage's starting loyalty? Details

Liliana, Death Mage enters the battlefield with 4 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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