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Death Begets Life Tarkir: Dragonstorm MTG card
TDM #176 · Art by Justin Hernandez & Alexis Hernandez
TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm#176Mythic

Death Begets Life

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · TDM #176 nonfoil
$0.51 +2.0% +$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
+6.3%
EDHREC rank
#7,753 Down 11 in 30 days

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Death Begets Life Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.51, up 2.0% over 7 days, up 6.3% over 30 days, up 24.4% over 90 days.

Death Begets Life Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Death Begets Life

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Death Begets Life in Sealed Products

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Death Begets Life Printings & Prices

Death Begets Life has 6 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.

TDM set symbol, MythicTDM #176
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TDM set symbol, MythicTDM #354
BorderlessShowcase
PTDM set symbol, MythicPTDM #176p
Promo Pack
PTDM set symbol, MythicPTDM #176s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
TDM set symbol, MythicTDM #406
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TDM set symbol, MythicTDM #416
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Sell Death Begets Life: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomTDM #416Halo Foil
CoolStuffIncTDM #416Halo Foil
CoolStuffIncTDM #406Foil
Card KingdomTDM #406Foil
Card KingdomPTDM #176sFoil
Card KingdomPTDM #176pFoil

Death Begets Life Rules Text & Legality

Death Begets Life

Destroy all creatures and enchantments. Draw a card for each permanent destroyed this way.

"You need not mourn. Their life essence has returned to the earth, where it will eventually bloom into a new form." —Kotis, the Fangkeeper

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

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Death Begets Life Rulings

  • Apr 4, 2025

    If a permanent destroyed this way goes to a zone other than a graveyard (for example, if it has a finality counter on it), it still counts as being destroyed and you’ll still draw a card.

  • Apr 4, 2025

    Permanents with indestructible aren’t destroyed this way.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Death Begets Life has been reprinted 9 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm reprint cut the price 69% in 30 days.

  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: DragonstormTDM #176
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm · ShowcaseTDM #354
  • Apr 11, 2025PTDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm Promos · Promo Pack, foilPTDM #176p
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm · foilTDM #176
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm · Showcase, foilTDM #406
  • Apr 11, 2025PTDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm Promos · Prerelease, foilPTDM #176s
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm · Showcase, foilTDM #354
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm · Showcase, halo foilTDM #416
  • Apr 11, 2025PTDM set symbol, MythicTarkir: Dragonstorm Promos · Promo PackPTDM #176p

Death Begets Life in Commander

Death Begets Life is the #7,753 most-played card on EDHREC, down 11 places over the last 30 days.

#7,753 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 11 in 30 days

Death Begets Life FAQ

How much is Death Begets Life worth?

Death Begets Life is worth about $0.51 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Death Begets Life legal in Commander?

Yes. Death Begets Life is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Death Begets Life been reprinted?

Yes. Death Begets Life has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Death Begets Life cheap?

Death Begets Life trades at about $0.51; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,753 on EDHREC).