Death Begets Life
Tarkir: Dragonstorm · #176

Death Begets Life

Death Begets Life is a Mythic Sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm (176) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}{G}{U}. Color identity: B, G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.53 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.53
Cardmarket trend €0.51
Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Death Begets Life suits collectors and players working on Tarkir: Dragonstorm who need the Mythic slot. Treat $0.53 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Death Begets Life from Tarkir: Dragonstorm?

Death Begets Life is a Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm numbered 176. Mana cost {5}{B}{G}{U}. Color identity: B, G, U. Death Begets Life (176) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Death Begets Life worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.53 for Death Begets Life. Low and high spread runs $0.53 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $0.53; Normal: $0.43. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTarkir: Dragonstorm
Number176
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$0.53
Cardmarket EUR€0.51
cardmarket $0.51
foil $0.53
Normal $0.43

Card stats

ColorsB, G, U

How collectible is Death Begets Life?

Death Begets Life is a Mythic printing in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Death Begets Life?

Death Begets Life lists as Sorcery. Artist: Justin Hernandez & Alexis Hernandez. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Collector number 176 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Death Begets Life (176) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Death Begets Life is catalogued as Mythic Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.53 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $0.53; Normal: $0.43).
  • Mana cost {5}{B}{G}{U} 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: Use $0.53 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Death Begets Life from Tarkir: Dragonstorm?

Death Begets Life is a Mythic Sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm numbered 176 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Death Begets Life worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.53 for ungraded Death Begets Life. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Death Begets Life?

Death Begets Life is catalogued as Mythic in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Death Begets Life legal in Commander or Standard?

Death Begets Life shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Why does Death Begets Life trade at a premium?

Death Begets Life combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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