Relentless Dead
Relentless Dead Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Relentless Dead is $11.49 (SOI #131), and the most expensive is $18.99 (PSOI #131s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.49, down 0.6% over 7 days, down 2.0% over 30 days, down 14.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.17 (2025).
Relentless Dead Printings & Prices
Relentless Dead has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Relentless Dead: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for SLD #850 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 37% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #850 | Foil | $15.00 | $23.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOI #131s | Foil | $14.50 | $24.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #131 | Foil | $10.00 | $24.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOI #131 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #131 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $15.99 | 59% |
Relentless Dead Rules Text & Legality
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
When this creature dies, you may pay {B}. If you do, return it to its owner's hand.
When this creature dies, you may pay {X}. If you do, return another target Zombie creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Relentless Dead is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Relentless Dead Rulings
- Apr 8, 2016 Relentless Dead’s last two abilities trigger at the same time and can be put on the stack in either order. The ability put on the stack first will be the last to resolve.
- Apr 8, 2016 You decide whether to pay for each triggered ability as it resolves. If you do, the rest of that ability’s effect happens before any player may take actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Relentless Dead has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLD #850 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| SOI #131 | 2016-04-08 | Mythic | Standard |
| SOI #131 | 2016-04-08 | Mythic | Standard |
| PSOI #131s | 2016-04-08 | Mythic | Prerelease |
SLD #850 
SOI #131 
PSOI #131s Relentless Dead in Commander
Relentless Dead is the #5,033 most-played card on EDHREC, down 38 places over the last 30 days.
Relentless Dead FAQ
How much is Relentless Dead worth?
Relentless Dead is worth about $11.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $11.49 to $18.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Relentless Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Relentless Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Relentless Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Relentless Dead has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Relentless Dead expensive?
Relentless Dead trades at $11.49 on printing supply and steady demand.