Quick Answer

Postmortem Lunge is a uncommon Sorcery from NPH (NPH) costing {X}{B/P}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Postmortem Lunge MTG card

Postmortem Lunge

Sorcery

Card Text

({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.) Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$7.00
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$0.35
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$3.49
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€0.37
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€4.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Postmortem Lunge? Basics

Postmortem Lunge is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.) Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Postmortem Lunge cost to cast? Basics

Postmortem Lunge has a mana cost of {X}{B/P}, 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.

Postmortem Lunge's mana cost of {X}{B/P} 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.

Postmortem Lunge 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.

Postmortem Lunge's current oracle text is: "({B/P} can be paid with either {B} or 2 life.) Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Postmortem Lunge? Pricing

The current market price for Postmortem Lunge is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Postmortem Lunge? Pricing

You can purchase Postmortem Lunge 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.

Postmortem Lunge normal: $0.31 | foil: $7.0

Is Postmortem Lunge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Postmortem Lunge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Postmortem Lunge legal in Modern? Legality

Postmortem Lunge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Postmortem Lunge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Postmortem Lunge 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 Postmortem Lunge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Postmortem Lunge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Postmortem Lunge legal in Legacy? Legality

Postmortem Lunge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Postmortem Lunge legal in Vintage? Legality

Postmortem Lunge 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 Postmortem Lunge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Postmortem Lunge 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 Postmortem Lunge from? Details

This printing of Postmortem Lunge is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 70.

Postmortem Lunge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Postmortem Lunge's rarity? Details

Postmortem Lunge is a uncommon card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated Postmortem Lunge? Details

Postmortem Lunge was illustrated by Daarken.

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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