Magic: The Gathering

Open the Graves

Midnight Hunt Commander 126 • rare

Set: Midnight Hunt Commander
Collector number: 126
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Vincent Proce
Market price: $0.64

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What it's worth

$0.64market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.42 – $0.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card is a powerful tool for those building graveyard-focused strategies, as it rewards players with a zombie token each time a creature is sent to the graveyard. Its ability to turn losses into a growing army makes it a prized addition for anyone looking to maintain a persistent presence on the board.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a nontoken creature you control dies, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

It was a night like any other. It would soon become a night no one would ever forget.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Open the Graves was released in 2018 as part of the Commander 2018 set, designed to support the tribal themes inherent to the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card is a black enchantment that rewards players for creature deaths by generating 2/2 Zombie tokens, serving as a tactical engine for graveyard-focused strategies that prioritize incremental board presence over immediate board wipes.

The artwork was illustrated by Daarken, a veteran artist for the game known for his gothic and atmospheric style. In this piece, he evokes the classic horror trope of reanimation, focusing on a dark, magical ritual that aligns with the set's broader exploration of life, death, and undeath. It has been well received by players for its reliable utility in Commander decks that capitalize on sacrifice mechanics.

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About

About Open the Graves

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