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Raise Dead Eighth Edition MTG card
8ED #157 · Art by Carl Critchlow
8ED set symbol, CommonEighth Edition#157Common

Raise Dead

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 8ED #157 nonfoil
$0.08 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
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EDHREC rank
#9,209 Down 42 in 30 days

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Raise Dead Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 33.3% over 90 days.

Raise Dead Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Raise Dead

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Raise Dead in Sealed Products

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Raise Dead Printings & Prices

Raise Dead has 26 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

8ED set symbol, Common8ED #157
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6ED set symbol, Common6ED #152
W17 set symbol, CommonW17 #18
9ED set symbol, Common9ED #156
S99 set symbol, CommonS99 #85
4ED set symbol, Common4ED #156
7ED set symbol, Common7ED #157
POR set symbol, CommonPOR #107
CN2 set symbol, CommonCN2 #146
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #P02-86
Retro Frame
5ED set symbol, Common5ED #191
P02 set symbol, CommonP02 #86
3ED set symbol, Common3ED #124
8ED set symbol, Common8ED #157★
30A set symbol, Common30A #119
2ED set symbol, Common2ED #123
9ED set symbol, Common9ED #156★
CED set symbol, CommonCED #123
CEI set symbol, CommonCEI #123
LEB set symbol, CommonLEB #123
7ED set symbol, Common7ED #157★
LEA set symbol, CommonLEA #122
SUM set symbol, CommonSUM #124
30A set symbol, Common30A #416
Retro Frame
ITP set symbol, CommonITP #22
RQS set symbol, CommonRQS #21

Sell Raise Dead: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLEA #122Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #416Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #123Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #123Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #123Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #119Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #123Nonfoil
Card KingdomCN2 #146Foil
Card KingdomS99 #85Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncCN2 #146Foil

Raise Dead Rules Text & Legality

Raise Dead

Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Life from death is part of the natural cycle. This is merely a shortcut." —Tojira, swamp queen

Raise Dead is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Jul 28, 20038ED set symbol, CommonEighth Edition · foil8ED #157★
  • Jul 28, 20038ED set symbol, CommonEighth Edition8ED #157
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, CommonNinth Edition · foil9ED #156★
  • Jul 29, 20059ED set symbol, CommonNinth Edition9ED #156
  • Aug 26, 2016CN2 set symbol, CommonConspiracy: Take the Crown · foilCN2 #146
  • Aug 26, 2016CN2 set symbol, CommonConspiracy: Take the CrownCN2 #146
  • Apr 15, 2017W17 set symbol, CommonWelcome Deck 2017W17 #18
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #P02-86
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Common30th Anniversary Edition30A #119
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Common30th Anniversary Edition30A #416

Showing the 10 most recent of 27 printings.

Raise Dead in Commander

Raise Dead is the #9,209 most-played card on EDHREC, down 42 places over the last 30 days.

#9,209 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 42 in 30 days

Raise Dead FAQ

How much is Raise Dead worth?

Raise Dead is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.08; 27 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,209 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Raise Dead?

Cards that fill a similar role include Disentomb, Ghoulcaller's Chant, Blood Beckoning.

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