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Certain Death
PLST · The List #EMN-84 · Common · released 2019-11-07
{5}{B}
Sorcery
Destroy target creature. Its controller loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
Some spirits cling to one person, feasting on the growing fear until a final moment of all-consuming terror.
Certain Death is a common black sorcery from The List (2019). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2016 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.05 to $0.31 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.27
Format legality
Where you can play Certain Death in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.05 to $0.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Eldritch Moon at $0.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldritch Moon | 84 | Common | $0.05 | $0.31 |
| Welcome Deck 2017 | 16 | Common | $0.13 | — |
| The List This page | EMN-84 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 386 | Common | $0.11 | — |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 102 | Common | — | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2016-07-13The targeted creature will have already left the battlefield before its controller loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. If it has any abilities that care about gaining or losing life, they won’t apply.
- 2016-07-13If the creature becomes an illegal target for Certain Death, no player gains or loses life. If it’s a legal target but isn’t destroyed, most likely due to having indestructible, its controller still loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Certain Death legal in Commander?
Yes — Certain Death is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Certain Death legal in?
Certain Death is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Certain Death been printed?
Certain Death has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2016 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Certain Death?
The cheapest printing is Eldritch Moon (#84) at about $0.05.
Who illustrated Certain Death?
This printing of Certain Death was illustrated by Kev Walker.