Quick Answer

Charnel Serenade is a rare Sorcery from MKC (MKC) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Charnel Serenade MTG card

Charnel Serenade

Sorcery

Card Text

Surveil 3, then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Exile Charnel Serenade with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 MKC MKC 🎨 Alex Stone
Surveil Suspend

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charnel Serenade? Basics

Charnel Serenade is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Surveil 3, then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Exile Charnel Serenade with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Charnel Serenade cost to cast? Basics

Charnel Serenade has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Charnel Serenade's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Charnel Serenade has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Charnel Serenade's current oracle text is: "Surveil 3, then return a creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Exile Charnel Serenade with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{B} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{B} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Charnel Serenade? Pricing

The current market price for Charnel Serenade is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Charnel Serenade? Pricing

You can purchase Charnel Serenade 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.

Is Charnel Serenade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Charnel Serenade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Charnel Serenade legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Charnel Serenade in Modern is not available.

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

Is Charnel Serenade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Charnel Serenade 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 Charnel Serenade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Charnel Serenade in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Charnel Serenade legal in Legacy? Legality

Charnel Serenade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Charnel Serenade legal in Vintage? Legality

Charnel Serenade 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 Charnel Serenade legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Charnel Serenade 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 Charnel Serenade from? Details

This printing of Charnel Serenade is from MKC (MKC), with collector number 26.

Charnel Serenade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Charnel Serenade's rarity? Details

Charnel Serenade is a rare card in MKC.

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

Who illustrated Charnel Serenade? Details

Charnel Serenade was illustrated by Alex Stone.

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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