Balduvian Dead
Balduvian Dead Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Balduvian Dead is $0.14 (ALL #43), and the most expensive is $0.26 (CST #43). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, down 12.5% over 7 days, down 6.7% over 30 days, up 40.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.16 (2026).
Balduvian Dead Printings & Prices
Balduvian Dead has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Balduvian Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.01 cash for ALL #43; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 97% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #43 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | ALL #43 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CST #43 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Balduvian Dead Rules Text & Legality
{2}{R}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 3/1 black and red Graveborn creature token with haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
Balduvian Dead is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Balduvian Dead Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 If the ability is activated during a turn’s Ending phase (after any “at the beginning of the End step” triggers would have triggered that turn), the Graveborn token will remain on the battlefield until the following turn’s End step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Balduvian Dead has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #43 | 2006-07-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ALL #43 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
CST #43 
ALL #43 Balduvian Dead in Commander
Balduvian Dead is the #30,602 most-played card on EDHREC, down 123 places over the last 30 days.
Balduvian Dead FAQ
How much is Balduvian Dead worth?
Balduvian Dead is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $0.26 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Balduvian Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Balduvian Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Balduvian Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Balduvian Dead has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Balduvian Dead cheap?
Balduvian Dead trades at about $0.14 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,602 on EDHREC).