Curse of the Restless Dead
Curse of the Restless Dead Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Curse of the Restless Dead is $4.03 (MIC #56, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $4.24 (MIC #18). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.03, down 4.0% over 7 days, down 5.8% over 30 days, down 3.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.64 (2026).
Curse of the Restless Dead Printings & Prices
Curse of the Restless Dead has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Curse of the Restless Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for MIC #56; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIC #56 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | MIC #56 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #18 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | $5.99 | 58% |
| starcitygames | MIC #18 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #56 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #18 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
Curse of the Restless Dead Rules Text & Legality
Enchant player
Whenever a land enchanted player controls enters, you create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)
Curse of the Restless Dead is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Curse of the Restless Dead Rulings
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not create any attacking requirements. You may choose not to attack with a creature that has decayed.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not grant haste. Creatures with decayed that enter the battlefield during your turn may not attack until your next turn.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed represents a static ability and a triggered ability. “Decayed” means “This creature can't block” and “When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.”
- Sep 24, 2021 Once a creature with decayed attacks, it will be sacrificed at end of combat, even if it no longer has decayed at that time.
- Sep 24, 2021 The controller of Curse of the Restless Dead gets the Zombie token. This may not be the same player as the enchanted player.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Curse of the Restless Dead has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIC #18 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Standard |
| MIC #56 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Extended Art |
MIC #18 Curse of the Restless Dead in Commander
Curse of the Restless Dead is the #5,079 most-played card on EDHREC, down 75 places over the last 30 days.
Curse of the Restless Dead FAQ
How much is Curse of the Restless Dead worth?
Curse of the Restless Dead is worth about $4.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $4.03 to $4.24 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Curse of the Restless Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Curse of the Restless Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Curse of the Restless Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Curse of the Restless Dead has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Curse of the Restless Dead cheap?
Curse of the Restless Dead trades at about $4.03 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,079 on EDHREC).