Quick Answer

Wake the Dead is a rare Instant from C14 (C14) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.34 USD. Legal in Commander.

Wake the Dead MTG card

Wake the Dead

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn. Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C14 C14 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

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$1.34
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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Cardmarket
€0.80
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€3.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wake the Dead? Basics

Wake the Dead is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn. Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Wake the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Wake the Dead has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Wake the Dead's mana cost of {X}{B}{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.

Wake the Dead has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Wake the Dead's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn. Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Wake the Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Wake the Dead is approximately $1.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.8 EUR.

Where can I buy Wake the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Wake the 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.

Is Wake the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wake the Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wake the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Wake the Dead in Modern is not available.

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

Is Wake the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wake the 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 Wake the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wake the Dead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wake the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Wake the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wake the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Wake the 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 Wake the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wake the 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 Wake the Dead from? Details

This printing of Wake the Dead is from C14 (C14), with collector number 31.

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

What is Wake the Dead's rarity? Details

Wake the Dead is a rare card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Wake the Dead? Details

Wake the Dead was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

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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