Quick Answer

Grave Choice is a uncommon Instant from HBG (HBG) costing {2}{B}.

Grave Choice MTG card

Grave Choice

Instant

Card Text

Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature. If that creature had mana value 2 or less, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand. That duplicate perpetually gains "You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast this spell."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Will Gist
Conjure

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Choice? Basics

Grave Choice is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature. If that creature had mana value 2 or less, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand. That duplicate perpetually gains "You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast this spell.""

How much mana does Grave Choice cost to cast? Basics

Grave Choice 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.

Grave Choice'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.

Grave Choice 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.

Grave Choice's current oracle text is: "Target opponent sacrifices a nontoken creature. If that creature had mana value 2 or less, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand. That duplicate perpetually gains "You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast this spell.""

What is the current price of Grave Choice? Pricing

Price data for Grave Choice is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Grave Choice? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Choice 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 Grave Choice legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grave Choice legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Modern is not available.

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

Is Grave Choice legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Grave Choice legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grave Choice legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Grave Choice legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice in Vintage is not available.

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 Grave Choice legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Choice 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 Grave Choice from? Details

This printing of Grave Choice is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 43.

Grave Choice may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grave Choice's rarity? Details

Grave Choice is a uncommon card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Grave Choice? Details

Grave Choice was illustrated by Will Gist.

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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