Quick Answer

Curious Cadaver is a uncommon Creature — Zombie Detective from MKM (MKM) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Curious Cadaver MTG card

Curious Cadaver

Creature — Zombie Detective

Card Text

Flying When you sacrifice a Clue, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

"When you said I could learn a lot from a corpse, I have to admit I wasn't expecting it to lecture me on forensic procedure." —Kellan, to Ezrim

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Peter Polach
Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curious Cadaver? Basics

Curious Cadaver is a Creature — Zombie Detective card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When you sacrifice a Clue, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Curious Cadaver cost to cast? Basics

Curious Cadaver has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Curious Cadaver's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Curious Cadaver 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.

Curious Cadaver's current oracle text is: "Flying When you sacrifice a Clue, return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Curious Cadaver? Pricing

The current market price for Curious Cadaver is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Curious Cadaver? Pricing

You can purchase Curious Cadaver 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.

Curious Cadaver normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.07

Is Curious Cadaver legal in Standard? Legality

Curious Cadaver is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Curious Cadaver legal in Modern? Legality

Curious Cadaver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Curious Cadaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Curious Cadaver 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 Curious Cadaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Curious Cadaver is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Curious Cadaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Curious Cadaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Curious Cadaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Curious Cadaver 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 Curious Cadaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Curious Cadaver 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 Curious Cadaver from? Details

This printing of Curious Cadaver is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 194.

Curious Cadaver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Curious Cadaver's rarity? Details

Curious Cadaver is a uncommon card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Curious Cadaver? Details

Curious Cadaver was illustrated by Peter Polach.

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

What is Curious Cadaver's power and toughness? Details

Curious Cadaver 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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