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Unseal the Necropolis is a common Instant from PLST (PLST) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Unseal the Necropolis MTG card

Unseal the Necropolis

Instant

Card Text

Each player mills three cards. Then you return up to two creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, a player puts the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)

On Amonkhet, Phyrexia found a ready-made army of horrors waiting for a new master.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Isis
Mill

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unseal the Necropolis? Basics

Unseal the Necropolis is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player mills three cards. Then you return up to two creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, a player puts the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)"

How much mana does Unseal the Necropolis cost to cast? Basics

Unseal the Necropolis 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.

Unseal the Necropolis'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.

Unseal the Necropolis 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.

Unseal the Necropolis's current oracle text is: "Each player mills three cards. Then you return up to two creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, a player puts the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Unseal the Necropolis? Pricing

The current market price for Unseal the Necropolis is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Unseal the Necropolis? Pricing

You can purchase Unseal the Necropolis 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 Unseal the Necropolis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unseal the Necropolis in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unseal the Necropolis legal in Modern? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Unseal the Necropolis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis 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 Unseal the Necropolis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Unseal the Necropolis legal in Legacy? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unseal the Necropolis legal in Vintage? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis 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 Unseal the Necropolis legal in Pauper? Legality

Unseal the Necropolis is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Unseal the Necropolis from? Details

This printing of Unseal the Necropolis is from PLST (PLST), with collector number MOM-128.

Unseal the Necropolis may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unseal the Necropolis's rarity? Details

Unseal the Necropolis is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Unseal the Necropolis? Details

Unseal the Necropolis was illustrated by Isis.

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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