Quick Answer

Woebearer is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from MRD (MRD) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Woebearer MTG card

Woebearer

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Matt Thompson
Fear

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woebearer? Basics

Woebearer is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Woebearer cost to cast? Basics

Woebearer has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Woebearer's mana cost of {4}{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.

Woebearer has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Woebearer's current oracle text is: "Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Woebearer? Pricing

The current market price for Woebearer is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Woebearer? Pricing

You can purchase Woebearer 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.

Woebearer normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.4

Is Woebearer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Woebearer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Woebearer legal in Modern? Legality

Woebearer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Woebearer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Woebearer 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 Woebearer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Woebearer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Woebearer legal in Legacy? Legality

Woebearer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Woebearer legal in Vintage? Legality

Woebearer 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 Woebearer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Woebearer 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 Woebearer from? Details

This printing of Woebearer is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 83.

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

What is Woebearer's rarity? Details

Woebearer is a uncommon card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Woebearer? Details

Woebearer was illustrated by Matt Thompson.

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

What is Woebearer's power and toughness? Details

Woebearer is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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