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Tenacious Dead — Magic 2014

Tenacious Dead

M14 · Magic 2014 #118 · Uncommon · released 2013-07-19

{B}
Creature — Skeleton Warrior
When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control.
Raising the bones of Hekjek the Mad proved far easier than getting them to lie back down.

Tenacious Dead is an uncommon black creature from Magic 2014 (2013). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2013 to 2018. Recent market prices range from $0.14 to $0.63 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.

USD$0.13
USD Foil$0.63
IllustratorJohn Stanko
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Tenacious Dead in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (2)

Prices range from $0.14 to $0.63 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2014 at $0.14.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Magic 2014 This page118Uncommon$0.14$0.63
Battlebond163Uncommon$0.17$0.54

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).

  • 2013-07-01You decide whether to pay {1}{B} when the ability resolves. If you choose not to, you won’t get another chance later.
  • 2013-07-01If you control a Tenacious Dead owned by another player when it dies, you’ll control the triggered ability. However, if you choose to pay {1}{B}, it will be put onto the battlefield under its owner’s control.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tenacious Dead legal in Commander?
Yes — Tenacious Dead is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tenacious Dead legal in?
Tenacious Dead is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Tenacious Dead been printed?
Tenacious Dead has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2013 to 2018.
What is the cheapest printing of Tenacious Dead?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2014 (#118) at about $0.14.
Who illustrated Tenacious Dead?
This printing of Tenacious Dead was illustrated by John Stanko.