Open the Graves
Open the Graves Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Open the Graves is $0.40 (SCD #97), and the most expensive is $3.23 (PM19 #112s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, down 42.9% over 7 days, up 8.1% over 30 days, down 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.88 (2026).
Open the Graves Printings & Prices
Open the Graves has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Open the Graves: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.50 cash for PM19 #112p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #112p | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #112s | Foil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #112p | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #112 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #112 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #126 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #126 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #97 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
Open the Graves Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.
Open the Graves is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Open the Graves Rulings
- Jul 13, 2018 If another creature you control dies at the same time that Open the Graves leaves the battlefield, you'll get a Zombie token.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Open the Graves has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD #97 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| MIC #126 | 2021-09-24 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #112p | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PM19 #112p | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| M19 #112 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M19 #112 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #112s | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Prerelease |
SCD #97 
MIC #126 
PM19 #112p 
M19 #112 Open the Graves in Commander
Open the Graves is the #3,775 most-played card on EDHREC, down 53 places over the last 30 days.
Open the Graves FAQ
How much is Open the Graves worth?
Open the Graves is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.40 to $3.23 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Open the Graves legal in Commander?
Yes — Open the Graves is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Open the Graves been reprinted?
Yes — Open the Graves has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Open the Graves cheap?
Open the Graves trades at about $0.40 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.