Animate Dead
Animate Dead is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Fifth Edition (140) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Animate Dead suits collectors and players working on Fifth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Animate Dead from Fifth Edition?
Animate Dead is a Enchantment — Aura in Fifth Edition numbered 140. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Animate Dead (140) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Animate Dead worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $9.50 for Animate Dead. Low and high spread runs $9.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $6.92; Normal: $9.50. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 140 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 140 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $9.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €6.92 |
| cardmarket | $6.92 |
| Normal | $9.50 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Animate Dead?
Animate Dead is a Uncommon printing in Fifth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 140 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Animate Dead?
Animate Dead lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 140 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Animate Dead (140) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Animate Dead is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $9.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $6.92; Normal: $9.50).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Enchantment — Aura help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $9.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Animate Dead from Fifth Edition?
Animate Dead is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Fifth Edition numbered 140 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Animate Dead worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.50 for ungraded Animate Dead. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Animate Dead?
Animate Dead is catalogued as Uncommon in Fifth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Animate Dead legal in Commander or Standard?
Animate Dead shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Animate Dead near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $9.50. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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