Quick Answer

Not Dead After All is a common Instant from WOE (WOE) costing {B}. Current price: $1.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Not Dead After All MTG card

Not Dead After All

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control, then create a Wicked Role token attached to it." (Enchanted creature gets +1/+1. When this token is put into a graveyard, each opponent loses 1 life.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Randy Vargas
Role token

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.28
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.60
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.87
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.59
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not Dead After All? Basics

Not Dead After All is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control, then create a Wicked Role token attached to it." (Enchanted creature gets +1/+1. When this token is put into a graveyard, each opponent loses 1 life.)"

How much mana does Not Dead After All cost to cast? Basics

Not Dead After All 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.

Not Dead After All'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.

Not Dead After All 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.

Not Dead After All's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control, then create a Wicked Role token attached to it." (Enchanted creature gets +1/+1. When this token is put into a graveyard, each opponent loses 1 life.)"

What is the current price of Not Dead After All? Pricing

The current market price for Not Dead After All is approximately $1.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.87 EUR.

Where can I buy Not Dead After All? Pricing

You can purchase Not Dead After All 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.

Not Dead After All normal: $1.28 | foil: $1.6

Is Not Dead After All legal in Standard? Legality

Not Dead After All is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Not Dead After All legal in Modern? Legality

Not Dead After All is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Not Dead After All legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Not Dead After All 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 Not Dead After All legal in Pioneer? Legality

Not Dead After All is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Not Dead After All legal in Legacy? Legality

Not Dead After All is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Not Dead After All legal in Vintage? Legality

Not Dead After All 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 Not Dead After All legal in Pauper? Legality

Not Dead After All 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 Not Dead After All from? Details

This printing of Not Dead After All is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 101.

Not Dead After All may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Not Dead After All's rarity? Details

Not Dead After All is a common card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Not Dead After All? Details

Not Dead After All was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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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