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Grave Pact
8ED · Eighth Edition #137★ · Rare · released 2003-07-28
{1}{B}{B}{B}
Enchantment
Whenever a creature you control dies, each other player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"The bonds of loyalty can tie one to the grave."
—Crovax, ascendant evincar
Grave Pact is a rare black enchantment from Eighth Edition (2003). It has been printed 16 times across 10 sets, from 1998 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $20.37 to $196.32 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$196.32
Format legality
Where you can play Grave Pact in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (16)
Prices range from $20.37 to $196.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secret Lair Drop at $20.37.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stronghold | 60 | Rare | $33.12 | — |
| Eighth Edition This page | 137★ | Rare | — | $196.32 |
| Eighth Edition | 137 | Rare | $42.83 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 135★ | Rare | — | $90.00 |
| Ninth Edition | 135 | Rare | $41.28 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 144 | Rare | $33.75 | $100.00 |
| Planechase | 28 | Rare | $31.26 | — |
| Commander 2011 | 85 | Rare | $31.29 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 65 | Rare | $38.69 | — |
| Commander Masters | 639 | Mythic | $34.62 | $43.45 |
| Commander Masters | 513 | Mythic | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 165 | Mythic | $30.52 | $35.80 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 93 | Mythic | — | $155.69 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 73 | Mythic | $33.24 | $52.98 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 29 | Mythic | $34.14 | $40.52 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2615 | Rare | $20.37 | $22.01 |
More from Eighth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2023-09-01When the triggered ability resolves, first the player whose turn it is (if it isn't your turn) chooses which creature they will sacrifice, then each other player in turn order does the same, then all chosen creatures are sacrificed at the same time.
- 2023-09-01None of the players are targeted. A player with hexproof would still sacrifice a creature.
- 2023-09-01If multiple creatures you control die at the same time, Grave Pact's ability will trigger that many times.
- 2023-09-01If you control more than one Grave Pact and a creature you control dies, each of the triggered abilities will trigger. Each other player will sacrifice a creature each time one of those abilities resolves.
- 2023-09-01If two players each control a Grave Pact and a creature controlled by one of those players dies, a chain reaction happens. First the ability of that player's Grave Pact will trigger, causing each other player to sacrifice a creature. That sacrifice causes the ability of the other player's Grave Pact to trigger, and so on.
- 2023-09-01In a Two-Headed Giant game, when a creature you control dies, Grave Pact's triggered ability will cause each other player, including your teammate, to sacrifice a creature. Grave Pact's ability won't trigger when a creature your teammate controls dies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grave Pact legal in Commander?
Yes — Grave Pact is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Grave Pact legal in?
Grave Pact is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Grave Pact been printed?
Grave Pact has been printed 16 times across 10 sets, from 1998 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Grave Pact?
The cheapest printing is Secret Lair Drop (#2615) at about $20.37.
Who illustrated Grave Pact?
This printing of Grave Pact was illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.