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Staff of the Death Magus
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Magic 2014 EDHREC #8,275
$0.25
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7 days
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Staff of the Death Magus Price Summary
Staff of the Death Magus's current headline price is $0.25.
Staff of the Death Magus Printings & Prices
2 printings
Staff of the Death Magus has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Staff of the Death Magus: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M14 #219 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #232 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #232 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M14 #219 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #219 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #232 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Staff of the Death Magus Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever you cast a black spell or a Swamp you control enters, you gain 1 life.
"A symbol of ambition in ruthless times."
Staff of the Death Magus is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Staff of the Death Magus Rulings
3 most recent
- Jul 18, 2014 Each of these artifacts cares about any land with the appropriate basic land type. For example, Staff of the Sun Magus’s ability triggers when any land with the subtype Plains enters the battlefield under your control, not just lands named Plains.
- Jul 18, 2014 If you cast a copy of a card that’s a certain color, the appropriate Staff’s ability will trigger. However, if you copy a spell on the stack without casting that copy, it will not.
- Jul 18, 2014 Most nonbasic lands don’t have basic land types, even if they produce colored mana. For example, Caves of Koilos is neither a Plains nor a Swamp. Having one enter the battlefield under your control won’t cause Staff of the Sun Magus’s ability to trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Staff of the Death Magus has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M15 #232 | 2014-07-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M15 #232 | 2014-07-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #219 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #219 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
M15 #232 Staff of the Death Magus in Commander
Staff of the Death Magus is the #8,275 most-played card on EDHREC, down 134 places over the last 30 days.
Staff of the Death Magus FAQ
How much is Staff of the Death Magus worth?
Staff of the Death Magus is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Staff of the Death Magus legal in Commander?
Yes — Staff of the Death Magus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Staff of the Death Magus been reprinted?
Yes — Staff of the Death Magus has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Staff of the Death Magus cheap?
Staff of the Death Magus trades at about $0.25 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,275 on EDHREC).