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Certain Death Eldritch Moon MTG card
EMN #84 · Art by Kev Walker
EMN set symbol, CommonEldritch Moon#84Common

Certain Death

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · EMN #84 nonfoil
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EDHREC rank
#24,937 Down 126 in 30 days
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Certain Death Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.05, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 72.2% over 90 days.

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Certain Death in Sealed Products

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Certain Death Printings & Prices

Certain Death has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

EMN set symbol, CommonEMN #84
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W17 set symbol, CommonW17 #16
J22 set symbol, CommonJ22 #386
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #EMN-84

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Certain Death Rules Text & Legality

Certain Death

Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.

Some spirits cling to one person, feasting on the growing fear until a final moment of all-consuming terror.

Certain Death is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Certain Death Rulings

  • Jul 13, 2016

    If the creature becomes an illegal target for Certain Death, no player gains or loses life. If it’s a legal target but isn’t destroyed, most likely due to having indestructible, its controller still loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.

  • Jul 13, 2016

    The targeted creature will have already left the battlefield before its controller loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. If it has any abilities that care about gaining or losing life, they won’t apply.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Certain Death has been reprinted 5 times.

  • Jul 22, 2016EMN set symbol, CommonEldritch MoonEMN #84
  • Jul 22, 2016EMN set symbol, CommonEldritch Moon · foilEMN #84
  • Apr 15, 2017W17 set symbol, CommonWelcome Deck 2017W17 #16
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #EMN-84
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, CommonJumpstart 2022J22 #386

Certain Death in Commander

Certain Death is the #24,937 most-played card on EDHREC, down 126 places over the last 30 days.

#24,937 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 126 in 30 days

Certain Death FAQ

How much is Certain Death worth?

Certain Death is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Certain Death legal in Commander?

Yes. Certain Death is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Certain Death been reprinted?

Yes. Certain Death has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Certain Death cheap?

Certain Death trades at about $0.05; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,937 on EDHREC).