Quick Answer

The Dead Shall Serve is a common Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $4.57 USD.

The Dead Shall Serve MTG card

The Dead Shall Serve

Scheme

Card Text

When you set this scheme in motion, for each opponent, put up to one target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Each of those creatures attacks its owner each combat if able.

"Tell your old master I said hello."

Card Stats

common OARC OARC 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

Market Prices

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$4.57
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$2.49
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€0.90
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€0.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dead Shall Serve? Basics

The Dead Shall Serve is a Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you set this scheme in motion, for each opponent, put up to one target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Each of those creatures attacks its owner each combat if able."

How much mana does The Dead Shall Serve cost to cast? Basics

The Dead Shall Serve has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

The Dead Shall Serve's mana cost of 0 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.

The Dead Shall Serve has a mana value of 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.

The Dead Shall Serve's current oracle text is: "When you set this scheme in motion, for each opponent, put up to one target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Each of those creatures attacks its owner each combat if able."

What is the current price of The Dead Shall Serve? Pricing

The current market price for The Dead Shall Serve is approximately $4.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.9 EUR.

Where can I buy The Dead Shall Serve? Pricing

You can purchase The Dead Shall Serve 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 The Dead Shall Serve legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Dead Shall Serve legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Dead Shall Serve legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Dead Shall Serve legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Dead Shall Serve legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Dead Shall Serve legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve in Vintage is not available.

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 The Dead Shall Serve legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Dead Shall Serve 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 The Dead Shall Serve from? Details

This printing of The Dead Shall Serve is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 7★.

The Dead Shall Serve may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Dead Shall Serve's rarity? Details

The Dead Shall Serve is a common card in OARC.

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

Who illustrated The Dead Shall Serve? Details

The Dead Shall Serve was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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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