Quick Answer

Tenacious Dead is a uncommon Creature — Skeleton Warrior from BBD (BBD) costing {B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tenacious Dead MTG card

Tenacious Dead

Creature — Skeleton Warrior

Card Text

When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control.

Raising the bones of Hekjek the Mad proved far easier than getting them to lie back down.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 BBD BBD 🎨 John Stanko

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.51
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.50
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenacious Dead? Basics

Tenacious Dead is a Creature — Skeleton Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

How much mana does Tenacious Dead cost to cast? Basics

Tenacious Dead 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.

Tenacious Dead'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.

Tenacious 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.

Tenacious Dead's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Tenacious Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Tenacious Dead is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Tenacious Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Tenacious 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.

Tenacious Dead normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.51

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Tenacious Dead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tenacious 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 Tenacious Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tenacious Dead is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Tenacious Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Tenacious 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 Tenacious Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tenacious 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 Tenacious Dead from? Details

This printing of Tenacious Dead is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 163.

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

What is Tenacious Dead's rarity? Details

Tenacious Dead is a uncommon card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Tenacious Dead? Details

Tenacious Dead was illustrated by John Stanko.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Tenacious Dead's power and toughness? Details

Tenacious Dead is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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