Quick Answer

Summon Undead is a common Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Summon Undead MTG card

Summon Undead

Sorcery

Card Text

You may mill three cards. Then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)

The air itself shuddered at the wizard's words, and from the dark beyond, her call was answered.

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Dallas Williams
Mill

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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summon Undead? Basics

Summon Undead is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may mill three cards. Then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

How much mana does Summon Undead cost to cast? Basics

Summon Undead 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.

Summon Undead'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.

Summon Undead 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.

Summon Undead's current oracle text is: "You may mill three cards. Then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Summon Undead? Pricing

The current market price for Summon Undead is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Summon Undead? Pricing

You can purchase Summon Undead 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 Summon Undead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Summon Undead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Summon Undead legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Summon Undead in Modern is not available.

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

Is Summon Undead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Summon Undead 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 Summon Undead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Summon Undead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Summon Undead legal in Legacy? Legality

Summon Undead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Summon Undead legal in Vintage? Legality

Summon Undead 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 Summon Undead legal in Pauper? Legality

Summon Undead 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 Summon Undead from? Details

This printing of Summon Undead is from PLST (PLST), with collector number CLB-151.

Summon Undead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Summon Undead's rarity? Details

Summon Undead is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Summon Undead? Details

Summon Undead was illustrated by Dallas Williams.

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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