Quick Answer

Premature Burial is a uncommon Sorcery from TSP (TSP) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Premature Burial MTG card

Premature Burial

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target nonblack creature that entered since your last turn ended.

"This soil knows well the taste of the dead. Give it the hunger for a living meal, and it can become a deadly ally." —Ezrith, druid of the Dark Hours

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Clint Langley

Market Prices

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$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Premature Burial? Basics

Premature Burial is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target nonblack creature that entered since your last turn ended."

How much mana does Premature Burial cost to cast? Basics

Premature Burial has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Premature Burial's mana cost of {1}{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.

Premature Burial has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Premature Burial's current oracle text is: "Destroy target nonblack creature that entered since your last turn ended."

What is the current price of Premature Burial? Pricing

The current market price for Premature Burial is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Premature Burial? Pricing

You can purchase Premature Burial 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.

Premature Burial normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.25

Is Premature Burial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Premature Burial in Standard is not available.

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

Is Premature Burial legal in Modern? Legality

Premature Burial is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Premature Burial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Premature Burial 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 Premature Burial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Premature Burial in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Premature Burial legal in Legacy? Legality

Premature Burial is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Premature Burial legal in Vintage? Legality

Premature Burial 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 Premature Burial legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Premature Burial 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 Premature Burial from? Details

This printing of Premature Burial is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 125.

Premature Burial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Premature Burial's rarity? Details

Premature Burial is a uncommon card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Premature Burial? Details

Premature Burial was illustrated by Clint Langley.

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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