Quick Answer

Creeping Dread is a uncommon Enchantment from SOI (SOI) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Creeping Dread MTG card

Creeping Dread

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, each player discards a card. Each opponent who discarded a card that shares a card type with the card you discarded loses 3 life. (Players reveal the discarded cards simultaneously.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Anthony Palumbo

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Market Prices

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$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.64
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$0.39
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creeping Dread? Basics

Creeping Dread is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, each player discards a card. Each opponent who discarded a card that shares a card type with the card you discarded loses 3 life. (Players reveal the discarded cards simultaneously.)"

How much mana does Creeping Dread cost to cast? Basics

Creeping Dread has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Creeping Dread's mana cost of {3}{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.

Creeping Dread has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Creeping Dread's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, each player discards a card. Each opponent who discarded a card that shares a card type with the card you discarded loses 3 life. (Players reveal the discarded cards simultaneously.)"

What is the current price of Creeping Dread? Pricing

The current market price for Creeping Dread is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.64 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Creeping Dread? Pricing

You can purchase Creeping Dread 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.

Creeping Dread normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.64

Is Creeping Dread legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Creeping Dread in Standard is not available.

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

Is Creeping Dread legal in Modern? Legality

Creeping Dread is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Creeping Dread legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Creeping Dread 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 Creeping Dread legal in Pioneer? Legality

Creeping Dread is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Creeping Dread legal in Legacy? Legality

Creeping Dread is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Creeping Dread legal in Vintage? Legality

Creeping Dread 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 Creeping Dread legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Creeping Dread 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 Creeping Dread from? Details

This printing of Creeping Dread is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 104.

Creeping Dread may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Creeping Dread's rarity? Details

Creeping Dread is a uncommon card in SOI.

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

Who illustrated Creeping Dread? Details

Creeping Dread was illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.

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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