Quick Answer

Undying Malice is a common Instant from DBL (DBL) costing {B}. Current price: $4.0 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Undying Malice MTG card

Undying Malice

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it."

Few take kindly to being put in their place, especially if their place is the grave.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Igor Kieryluk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.00
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$15.86
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$15.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.25
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Cardmarket
€9.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undying Malice? Basics

Undying Malice is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.""

How much mana does Undying Malice cost to cast? Basics

Undying Malice 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.

Undying Malice'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.

Undying Malice 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.

Undying Malice's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.""

What is the current price of Undying Malice? Pricing

The current market price for Undying Malice is approximately $4.0 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Undying Malice? Pricing

You can purchase Undying Malice 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.

Undying Malice normal: $4.0 | foil: $15.86

Is Undying Malice legal in Standard? Legality

Undying Malice is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Undying Malice legal in Modern? Legality

Undying Malice is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Undying Malice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Undying Malice 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 Undying Malice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Undying Malice is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Undying Malice legal in Legacy? Legality

Undying Malice is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Undying Malice legal in Vintage? Legality

Undying Malice 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 Undying Malice legal in Pauper? Legality

Undying Malice 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 Undying Malice from? Details

This printing of Undying Malice is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 401.

Undying Malice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Undying Malice's rarity? Details

Undying Malice is a common card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Undying Malice? Details

Undying Malice was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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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