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Defy Death
SORCERY Uncommon
Avacyn Restored EDHREC #12,509
$0.32
+3.2%
7 days
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Defy Death price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.32.
Defy Death Price Summary
Defy Death's current headline price is $0.32.
Defy Death Printings & Prices
3 printings
Defy Death has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Defy Death: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AVR #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #16 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #174 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #16 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #16 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Defy Death Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Angel, put two +1/+1 counters on it.
"Gisela cornered the murderous demon among the graves of the dead villagers. "A fitting end," she murmured as she raised her sword."
Defy Death is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Defy Death Rulings
2 most recent
- May 1, 2012 If the creature is an Angel only on the battlefield (perhaps because it’s a non-Angel creature card and Xenograft is on the battlefield), it will get the +1/+1 counters.
- May 1, 2012 No player can cast spells or activate abilities between returning the creature card to the battlefield and checking whether it’s an Angel.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Defy Death has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #174 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AVR #16 | 2012-05-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AVR #16 | 2012-05-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
J22 #174 Defy Death in Commander
Defy Death is the #12,509 most-played card on EDHREC, down 17 places over the last 30 days.
Defy Death FAQ
How much is Defy Death worth?
Defy Death is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Defy Death legal in Commander?
Yes — Defy Death is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Defy Death been reprinted?
Yes — Defy Death has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Defy Death cheap?
Defy Death trades at about $0.32 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,509 on EDHREC).