Raise Dead
Raise Dead Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Raise Dead is $0.06 (8ED #157), and the most expensive is $43.05 (LEA #122). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, up 20.0% over 7 days, down 14.3% over 30 days, up 125.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.72 (2026).
Raise Dead Printings & Prices
Raise Dead has 26 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Raise Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $28.80 cash for LEA #122; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #122 | Nonfoil | $28.80 | $47.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #416 | Nonfoil | $13.50 | $20.99 | 36% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #123 | Nonfoil | $3.40 | $8.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #123 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #123 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #119 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #123 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #146 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | W17 #18 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.49 | 88% |
| Card Kingdom | POR #107 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
Raise Dead Rules Text & Legality
Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Raise Dead is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Raise Dead Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The creature being brought back is chosen on announcement and not on resolution of the spell because it is targeted.
- Oct 4, 2004 You must show the card you bring out of the graveyard to your opponent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Raise Dead has been reprinted 27 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #416 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #119 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #P02-86 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| W17 #18 | 2017-04-15 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #146 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #146 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #156 | 2005-07-29 | Common | Standard |
| 9ED #156★ | 2005-07-29 | Common | Standard |
| 8ED #157 | 2003-07-28 | Common | Standard |
| 8ED #157★ | 2003-07-28 | Common | Standard |
30A #416 
PLST #P02-86 
W17 #18 
CN2 #146 
9ED #156 
8ED #157 Showing the 10 most recent of 27 printings.
Raise Dead in Commander
Raise Dead is the #9,099 most-played card on EDHREC, down 8 places over the last 30 days.
Raise Dead FAQ
How much is Raise Dead worth?
Raise Dead is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.06 to $43.05 across 26 tracked printings.
Is Raise Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Raise Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Raise Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Raise Dead has been reprinted 27 times, with 26 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Raise Dead cheap?
Raise Dead trades at about $0.18 — 27 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,099 on EDHREC).