Animate Dead — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Animate Dead in MTG — View Animate Dead
What does Animate Dead do?
Animate Dead is a Enchantment — Aura. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature card in a graveyard<br>When Animate Dead enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with Animate Dead." Return enchanted creature card to the battlefield under your control and attach Animate Dead to it. When Animate Dead leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it.<br>Enchanted creature gets -1/-0.".
What type of card is Animate Dead?
Animate Dead is a Enchantment — Aura. It is a Uncommon card from the Limited Edition Alpha set.
What format is Animate Dead legal in?
Animate Dead is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki.
How much does Animate Dead cost?
The current market price for Animate Dead is approximately $8.60 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Animate Dead from?
Animate Dead was printed in Limited Edition Alpha. Browse all cards from Limited Edition Alpha.
Is Animate Dead good in Commander?
Yes, Animate Dead is legal in Commander. It has 53 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Animate Dead. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Animate Dead?
Animate Dead has 53 known combos. The most popular include: Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward (Infinite blinking, Infinite creature tokens); Worldgorger Dragon (Infinite colored mana, Infinite colorless mana); Leonin Relic-Warder (Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB). View all combos with Animate Dead.
What cards are similar to Animate Dead?
There are 20 cards similar to Animate Dead with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Dance of the Dead, Necromancy, Takklemaggot. View all cards similar to Animate Dead.
What are budget alternatives to Animate Dead?
Since Animate Dead costs $8.60, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Animate Dead.
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