Lake of the Dead
Lake of the Dead Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lake of the Dead is $118.43 (ALL #140). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $118.43, up 1.4% over 7 days, down 4.3% over 30 days, up 5.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $126.09 (2026).
Lake of the Dead Printings & Prices
Lake of the Dead has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Lake of the Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $90.00 cash for ALL #140; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #140 | Nonfoil | $90.00 | $149.99 | 40% |
Lake of the Dead Rules Text & Legality
If this land would enter, sacrifice a Swamp instead. If you do, put this land onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard.
{T}: Add {B}.
{T}, Sacrifice a Swamp: Add {B}{B}{B}{B}.
Lake of the Dead is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Lake of the Dead Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The tap and sacrifice counts as tapping the land for mana.
- Oct 4, 2004 You have to sacrifice a swamp before this card is put onto the battlefield. And you have to do this no matter how it is put onto the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lake of the Dead has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL #140 | 1996-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
ALL #140 Lake of the Dead in Commander
Lake of the Dead is the #5,388 most-played card on EDHREC, up 18 places over the last 30 days.
Lake of the Dead FAQ
How much is Lake of the Dead worth?
Lake of the Dead is worth about $118.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Lake of the Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Lake of the Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lake of the Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Lake of the Dead has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lake of the Dead expensive?
Lake of the Dead holds a $118.43 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.