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Tenacious Dead
CREATURE — SKELETON WARRIOR Uncommon
Magic 2014 EDHREC #13,332
$0.14
-6.7%
7 days
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Tenacious Dead price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.14.
Tenacious Dead Price Summary
Tenacious Dead's current headline price is $0.14.
Tenacious Dead Printings & Prices
2 printings
Tenacious Dead has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tenacious Dead: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BBD #163 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M14 #118 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #118 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #118 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #163 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tenacious Dead Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control.
"Raising the bones of Hekjek the Mad proved far easier than getting them to lie back down."
Tenacious Dead 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
Tenacious Dead Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 If you control a Tenacious Dead owned by another player when it dies, you’ll control the triggered ability. However, if you choose to pay {1}{B}, it will be put onto the battlefield under its owner’s control.
- Jul 1, 2013 You decide whether to pay {1}{B} when the ability resolves. If you choose not to, you won’t get another chance later.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Tenacious Dead has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD #163 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BBD #163 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #118 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M14 #118 | 2013-07-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
BBD #163 Tenacious Dead in Commander
Tenacious Dead is the #13,332 most-played card on EDHREC, down 153 places over the last 30 days.
Tenacious Dead FAQ
How much is Tenacious Dead worth?
Tenacious Dead is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Tenacious Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Tenacious Dead is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Tenacious Dead been reprinted?
Yes — Tenacious Dead has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tenacious Dead cheap?
Tenacious Dead trades at about $0.14 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,332 on EDHREC).