Quick Answer

Death Kiss is a rare Creature — Beholder from CLB (CLB) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $3.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Death Kiss MTG card

Death Kiss

Creature — Beholder

Card Text

Whenever a creature an opponent controls attacks one of your opponents, double its power until end of turn. {X}{X}{R}: Monstrosity X. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, goad up to X target creatures your opponents control.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Daren Bader
Goad Monstrosity

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$5.49
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€3.70
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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 Death Kiss? Basics

Death Kiss is a Creature — Beholder card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls attacks one of your opponents, double its power until end of turn. {X}{X}{R}: Monstrosity X. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, goad up to X target creatures your opponents control."

How much mana does Death Kiss cost to cast? Basics

Death Kiss has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 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 Kiss's mana cost of {5}{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 Kiss 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.

Death Kiss's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls attacks one of your opponents, double its power until end of turn. {X}{X}{R}: Monstrosity X. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) When this creature becomes monstrous, goad up to X target creatures your opponents control."

What is the current price of Death Kiss? Pricing

The current market price for Death Kiss is approximately $3.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Death Kiss? Pricing

You can purchase Death Kiss 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 Kiss legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Death Kiss in Standard is not available.

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

Is Death Kiss legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Death Kiss in Modern is not available.

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

Is Death Kiss legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death Kiss 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 Kiss legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Death Kiss in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Death Kiss legal in Legacy? Legality

Death Kiss is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Death Kiss legal in Vintage? Legality

Death Kiss 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 Kiss legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Death Kiss 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 Kiss from? Details

This printing of Death Kiss is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 629.

Death Kiss may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death Kiss's rarity? Details

Death Kiss is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Death Kiss? Details

Death Kiss was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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 Kiss's power and toughness? Details

Death Kiss is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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