Quick Answer

Sleep of the Dead is a common Sorcery from THB (THB) costing {U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sleep of the Dead MTG card

Sleep of the Dead

Sorcery

Card Text

Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Escape—{2}{U}, Exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)

Normally, a cerberus sleeps one head at a time.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 THB THB 🎨 Kari Christensen
Escape

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.33
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.45
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleep of the Dead? Basics

Sleep of the Dead is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Escape—{2}{U}, Exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)"

How much mana does Sleep of the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Sleep of the Dead has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Sleep of the Dead's mana cost of {U} 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.

Sleep of the Dead 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.

Sleep of the Dead's current oracle text is: "Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Escape—{2}{U}, Exile three other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.)"

What is the current price of Sleep of the Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Sleep of the Dead is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Sleep of the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Sleep of the 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.

Sleep of the Dead normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.33

Is Sleep of the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sleep of the Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sleep of the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Sleep of the Dead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sleep of the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sleep of the 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 Sleep of the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sleep of the Dead is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sleep of the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Sleep of the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sleep of the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Sleep of the 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 Sleep of the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Sleep of the Dead 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 Sleep of the Dead from? Details

This printing of Sleep of the Dead is from THB (THB), with collector number 66.

Sleep of the Dead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sleep of the Dead's rarity? Details

Sleep of the Dead is a common card in THB.

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

Who illustrated Sleep of the Dead? Details

Sleep of the Dead was illustrated by Kari Christensen.

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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