Corpse Dance
Corpse Dance Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Corpse Dance is $10.99 (WC99 #js116), and the most expensive is $30.58 (TMP #116). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $30.58, down 0.3% over 7 days, up 3.2% over 30 days, up 13.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $30.75 (2026).
Corpse Dance Printings & Prices
Corpse Dance has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Corpse Dance: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $18.00 cash for TMP #116; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TMP #116 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #116 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | $39.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | WC99 #js116 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
Corpse Dance Rules Text & Legality
Buyback {2} (You may pay an additional {2} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Return the top creature card of your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.
Corpse Dance is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Corpse Dance Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 The effect only grants Haste until the end of the current turn. If the creature somehow manages to stick around until a later turn, it will no longer have Haste.
- Oct 4, 2004 Corpse Dance only exiles the card if the card is still on the battlefield at the beginning of the end step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Corpse Dance has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC99 #js116 | 1999-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| TMP #116 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
WC99 #js116 
TMP #116 Corpse Dance in Commander
Corpse Dance is the #11,554 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Corpse Dance FAQ
How much is Corpse Dance worth?
Corpse Dance is worth about $30.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026.
Is Corpse Dance legal in Commander?
Yes — Corpse Dance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Corpse Dance been reprinted?
Yes — Corpse Dance has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Corpse Dance expensive?
Corpse Dance holds a $30.58 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.