Wake the Dead
Commander Masters 526 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 526
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn.
Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Sacrifice those creatures at the beginning of the next end step.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Wake the Dead on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Wake the Dead was introduced in the Commander Masters set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2023. This set was specifically designed to highlight powerful cards from the history of the Magic: The Gathering Commander format, providing both reprints and new, synergistic cards. The design of this specific card was intended to support reanimation-themed strategies, offering a reactive, high-impact spell that allows players to return multiple creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield at instant speed, provided they are sacrificed at the next end step.
The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized his signature ethereal and atmospheric style to capture the necromantic theme of the spell. His design choice emphasizes the transition between life and death, utilizing a muted, haunting color palette that resonates with the darker aesthetic of black-aligned magic. Upon its release, the card was generally well-received by players for its efficiency and ability to swing the momentum of a game, quickly becoming a staple in graveyard-focused decks.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Wake the Dead
Wake the Dead is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander Masters 526 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Wake the Dead on collecto.rs?
Wake the Dead doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Wake the Dead?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Wake the Dead catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Wake the Dead is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
