Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Animate Dead is an uncommon enchantment from Foreign Black Border. Currently $60.00.
Released April 1994 as part of Foreign Black Border (core set). Click through to Foreign Black Border for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #225 on EDHREC with significant Commander play across multiple archetypes.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Animate Dead a good MTG investment?
Animate Dead is a uncommon from Foreign Black Border currently at $60.00. It's ranked #225 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Animate Dead?
Animate Dead from Foreign Black Border is currently $60.00 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Animate Dead's mana cost?
Animate Dead's mana cost (casting cost) is 1B ({1}{B}). See Animate Dead's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Animate Dead?
At $60.00, Animate Dead is a uncommon with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Animate Dead?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Animate Dead good in Commander (EDH)?
Animate Dead is ranked #225 on EDHREC, making it a popular Commander staple. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Animate Dead legal in?
Animate Dead is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Animate Dead
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #207 — $4.56
- Secret Lair Drop #2189 — $45.66
- Murders at Karlov Manor Commander #125 — $9.15
- 30th Anniversary Edition #389
- Judge Gift Cards 2022 #7 — $69.92
- The List #EMA-78 — $9.11
- Eternal Masters #78 — $8.73
- Vintage Masters #104
- Premium Deck Series: Graveborn #16 — $9.57
- Magic Online Theme Decks #A36
- Masters Edition #57
- Fifth Edition #140 — $9.51
- Fourth Edition #118 — $10.56
- Summer Magic / Edgar #93
- Revised Edition #93 — $8.30
- Collectors' Edition #93 — $34.63
- Intl. Collectors' Edition #93
- Unlimited Edition #93 — $27.88
Is Animate Dead going up or down?
At $60.00, daily moves for Animate Dead are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon enchantment; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Animate Dead worth buying?
Animate Dead ranks #225 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $60.00, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Animate Dead reprint risk
Animate Dead can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Animate Dead price history
SpellBook has tracked Animate Dead since its 1994 release in Foreign Black Border across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #225 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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