Keeper of the Dead
Keeper of the Dead Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Keeper of the Dead is $0.21 (PLST #EXO-65), and the most expensive is $0.31 (EXO #65). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, flat over 7 days, up 10.5% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2024).
Keeper of the Dead Printings & Prices
Keeper of the Dead has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Keeper of the Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.03 cash for EXO #65; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 91% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EXO #65 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EXO-65 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Keeper of the Dead Rules Text & Legality
{B}, {T}: Choose target opponent who has at least two fewer creature cards in their graveyard than you do as you activate this ability. Destroy target nonblack creature that player controls.
Keeper of the Dead is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Keeper of the Dead Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 A different opposing player may be targeted each time the ability is activated.
- Oct 1, 2009 It is only necessary that the condition be true as you activate the ability. The ability will still resolve normally even if the condition is no longer true at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Keeper of the Dead has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EXO-65 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EXO #65 | 1998-06-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #EXO-65 
EXO #65 Keeper of the Dead in Commander
Keeper of the Dead is the #24,334 most-played card on EDHREC, down 296 places over the last 30 days.
Keeper of the Dead FAQ
How much is Keeper of the Dead worth?
Keeper of the Dead is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $0.31 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Keeper of the Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Keeper of the Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Keeper of the Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Keeper of the Dead has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Keeper of the Dead cheap?
Keeper of the Dead trades at about $0.21 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,334 on EDHREC).