Quick Answer

Raving Dead is a rare Creature — Zombie from C14 (C14) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $1.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Raving Dead MTG card

Raving Dead

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Deathtouch At the beginning of combat on your turn, choose an opponent at random. This creature attacks that player this combat if able. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded down.

Card Stats

2/6 rare CMC: 5.0 C14 C14 🎨 Daarken
Deathtouch

Market Prices

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$1.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€1.11
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€0.59
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raving Dead? Basics

Raving Dead is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch At the beginning of combat on your turn, choose an opponent at random. This creature attacks that player this combat if able. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded down."

How much mana does Raving Dead cost to cast? Basics

Raving Dead has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Raving Dead's mana cost of {4}{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.

Raving Dead has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Raving Dead's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch At the beginning of combat on your turn, choose an opponent at random. This creature attacks that player this combat if able. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded down."

What is the current price of Raving Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Raving Dead is approximately $1.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Raving Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Raving Dead 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 Raving Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Raving Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Dead in Modern is not available.

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

Is Raving Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Raving Dead 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 Raving Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Dead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Raving Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Raving Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Raving Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Raving Dead 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 Raving Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Raving Dead 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 Raving Dead from? Details

This printing of Raving Dead is from C14 (C14), with collector number 29.

Raving Dead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Raving Dead's rarity? Details

Raving Dead is a rare card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Raving Dead? Details

Raving Dead 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.

What is Raving Dead's power and toughness? Details

Raving Dead is a 2/6 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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