Quick Answer

Watchers of the Dead is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Cat from AKH (AKH) costing {2}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Watchers of the Dead MTG card

Watchers of the Dead

Artifact Creature — Cat

Card Text

Exile this creature: Each opponent chooses two cards in their graveyard and exiles the rest.

They are tasked with protecting the entrance to the embalming chambers.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Joseph Meehan

What kind of card is this?

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.57
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watchers of the Dead? Basics

Watchers of the Dead is a Artifact Creature — Cat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile this creature: Each opponent chooses two cards in their graveyard and exiles the rest."

How much mana does Watchers of the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Watchers of the Dead has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Watchers of the Dead's mana cost of {2} 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.

Watchers of 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.

Watchers of the Dead's current oracle text is: "Exile this creature: Each opponent chooses two cards in their graveyard and exiles the rest."

What is the current price of Watchers of the Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Watchers of the Dead is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Watchers of the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Watchers of 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.

Watchers of the Dead normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.57

Is Watchers of the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Watchers of the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Watchers of the Dead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Watchers of the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Watchers of 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 Watchers of the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Watchers of the Dead is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Watchers of the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Watchers of the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Watchers of the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Watchers of 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 Watchers of the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Watchers of 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 Watchers of the Dead from? Details

This printing of Watchers of the Dead is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 238.

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

What is Watchers of the Dead's rarity? Details

Watchers of the Dead is a uncommon card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Watchers of the Dead? Details

Watchers of the Dead was illustrated by Joseph Meehan.

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

What is Watchers of the Dead's power and toughness? Details

Watchers of the Dead is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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