Raise Dead
Starter 1999 · #85

Raise Dead

Raise Dead is a Common Sorcery from Starter 1999 (85) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.13
Cardmarket trend €0.34
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Raise Dead suits collectors and players working on Starter 1999 who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Raise Dead from Starter 1999?

Raise Dead is a Sorcery in Starter 1999 numbered 85. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Raise Dead (85) from Starter 1999 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Raise Dead worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.13 for Raise Dead. Low and high spread runs $0.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.34; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetStarter 1999
Number85
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.13
Cardmarket EUR€0.34
cardmarket $0.34
Normal $0.13

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Raise Dead?

Raise Dead is a Common printing in Starter 1999. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Raise Dead?

Raise Dead lists as Sorcery. Artist: Charles Gillespie. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1999.

Cactaur's take

Raise Dead (85) from Starter 1999 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Raise Dead is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Starter 1999, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.34; Normal: $0.13).
  • Mana cost {B} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Raise Dead from Starter 1999?

Raise Dead is a Common Sorcery from Starter 1999 numbered 85 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Raise Dead worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded Raise Dead. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Raise Dead?

Raise Dead is catalogued as Common in Starter 1999. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Raise Dead legal in Commander or Standard?

Raise Dead shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Raise Dead near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.