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Death-Greeter's Champion is a rare Creature — Human Warrior from MOC (MOC) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Death-Greeter's Champion MTG card

Death-Greeter's Champion

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Dash {3}{R} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following ability until end of turn.) Double strike

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 3.0 MOC MOC 🎨 Jason Rainville
Backup Dash Double strike

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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 Death-Greeter's Champion? Basics

Death-Greeter's Champion is a Creature — Human Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Dash {3}{R} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following ability until end of turn.) Double strike"

How much mana does Death-Greeter's Champion cost to cast? Basics

Death-Greeter's Champion has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Death-Greeter's Champion's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Death-Greeter's Champion 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.

Death-Greeter's Champion's current oracle text is: "Dash {3}{R} (You may cast this spell for its dash cost. If you do, it gains haste, and it's returned from the battlefield to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.) Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following ability until end of turn.) Double strike"

What is the current price of Death-Greeter's Champion? Pricing

The current market price for Death-Greeter's Champion is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Death-Greeter's Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Death-Greeter's Champion 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 Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Death-Greeter's Champion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Death-Greeter's Champion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death-Greeter's Champion 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 Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Death-Greeter's Champion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Death-Greeter's Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Death-Greeter's Champion 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 Death-Greeter's Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Death-Greeter's Champion 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 Death-Greeter's Champion from? Details

This printing of Death-Greeter's Champion is from MOC (MOC), with collector number 117.

Death-Greeter's Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death-Greeter's Champion's rarity? Details

Death-Greeter's Champion is a rare card in MOC.

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

Who illustrated Death-Greeter's Champion? Details

Death-Greeter's Champion was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

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

What is Death-Greeter's Champion's power and toughness? Details

Death-Greeter's Champion is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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