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Ashes of the Abhorrent is a rare Enchantment from XLN (XLN) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ashes of the Abhorrent MTG card

Ashes of the Abhorrent

Enchantment

Card Text

Players can't cast spells from graveyards or activate abilities of cards in graveyards. Whenever a creature dies, you gain 1 life.

"Let no trace of the vampires' foulness remain."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Daarken

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$0.56
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$1.41
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$1.79
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€0.46
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€1.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashes of the Abhorrent? Basics

Ashes of the Abhorrent is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Players can't cast spells from graveyards or activate abilities of cards in graveyards. Whenever a creature dies, you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Ashes of the Abhorrent cost to cast? Basics

Ashes of the Abhorrent has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ashes of the Abhorrent's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ashes of the Abhorrent has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ashes of the Abhorrent's current oracle text is: "Players can't cast spells from graveyards or activate abilities of cards in graveyards. Whenever a creature dies, you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Ashes of the Abhorrent? Pricing

The current market price for Ashes of the Abhorrent is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Ashes of the Abhorrent? Pricing

You can purchase Ashes of the Abhorrent from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Ashes of the Abhorrent normal: $0.56 | foil: $1.41

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ashes of the Abhorrent in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Modern? Legality

Ashes of the Abhorrent is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ashes of the Abhorrent is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ashes of the Abhorrent is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Legacy? Legality

Ashes of the Abhorrent is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Vintage? Legality

Ashes of the Abhorrent is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ashes of the Abhorrent legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ashes of the Abhorrent in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ashes of the Abhorrent from? Details

This printing of Ashes of the Abhorrent is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 2.

Ashes of the Abhorrent may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ashes of the Abhorrent's rarity? Details

Ashes of the Abhorrent is a rare card in XLN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ashes of the Abhorrent? Details

Ashes of the Abhorrent was illustrated by Daarken.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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