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Charred Graverobber is a rare Creature — Skeleton Mercenary from OTC (OTC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Charred Graverobber MTG card

Charred Graverobber

Creature — Skeleton Mercenary

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target outlaw card from your graveyard to your hand. Escape—{3}{B}{B}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with a +1/+1 counter on it.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 3.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Matt Stewart
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charred Graverobber? Basics

Charred Graverobber is a Creature — Skeleton Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target outlaw card from your graveyard to your hand. Escape—{3}{B}{B}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Charred Graverobber cost to cast? Basics

Charred Graverobber has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Charred Graverobber's mana cost of {2}{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.

Charred Graverobber has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Charred Graverobber's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target outlaw card from your graveyard to your hand. Escape—{3}{B}{B}, Exile four other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Charred Graverobber? Pricing

The current market price for Charred Graverobber is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Charred Graverobber? Pricing

You can purchase Charred Graverobber 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 Charred Graverobber legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Charred Graverobber in Standard is not available.

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

Is Charred Graverobber legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Charred Graverobber in Modern is not available.

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

Is Charred Graverobber legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Charred Graverobber 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 Charred Graverobber legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Charred Graverobber in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Charred Graverobber legal in Legacy? Legality

Charred Graverobber is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Charred Graverobber legal in Vintage? Legality

Charred Graverobber 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 Charred Graverobber legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Charred Graverobber 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 Charred Graverobber from? Details

This printing of Charred Graverobber is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 19.

Charred Graverobber may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Charred Graverobber's rarity? Details

Charred Graverobber is a rare card in OTC.

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

Who illustrated Charred Graverobber? Details

Charred Graverobber was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Charred Graverobber's power and toughness? Details

Charred Graverobber is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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