Tenacious Dead (163)
BBD · Battlebond · uncommon
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 1.0 |
| Type | Creature — Skeleton Warrior |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | B |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| EDHREC rank | 13344 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.21 | $0.54 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.47 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.22 | $0.67 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | $1.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.06 | $0.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2013-07-01: If 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.
- 2013-07-01: You decide whether to pay {1}{B} when the ability resolves. If you choose not to, you won’t get another chance later.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 顽强亡者 |
| Japanese | 執拗な死者 |