Quick Answer

Songs of the Damned is a common Instant from ICE (ICE) costing {B}. Current price: $1.05 USD. Legal in Commander.

Songs of the Damned MTG card

Songs of the Damned

Instant

Card Text

Add {B} for each creature card in your graveyard.

Not wind, but the breath of the dead.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

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$1.05
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$1.99
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€1.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Songs of the Damned? Basics

Songs of the Damned is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Add {B} for each creature card in your graveyard."

How much mana does Songs of the Damned cost to cast? Basics

Songs of the Damned 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.

Songs of the Damned'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.

Songs of the Damned 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.

Songs of the Damned's current oracle text is: "Add {B} for each creature card in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Songs of the Damned? Pricing

The current market price for Songs of the Damned is approximately $1.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Songs of the Damned? Pricing

You can purchase Songs of the Damned 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 Songs of the Damned legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Songs of the Damned in Standard is not available.

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

Is Songs of the Damned legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Songs of the Damned in Modern is not available.

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

Is Songs of the Damned legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Songs of the Damned 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 Songs of the Damned legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Songs of the Damned in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Songs of the Damned legal in Legacy? Legality

Songs of the Damned is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Songs of the Damned legal in Vintage? Legality

Songs of the Damned 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 Songs of the Damned legal in Pauper? Legality

Songs of the Damned 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 Songs of the Damned from? Details

This printing of Songs of the Damned is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 160.

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

What is Songs of the Damned's rarity? Details

Songs of the Damned is a common card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Songs of the Damned? Details

Songs of the Damned was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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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