Secrets of the Dead

DKADark Ascension/#48/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Secrets of the Dead
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.38
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.58
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $1.29Low $0.39▲ 76.9%
This printing
SetDKA
Collector #48
Released2012-02-03
Rarityuncommon
ArtistEytan Zana
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.58TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.8%30d▼ 52.5%90d▼ 3.3%
90d high
$2.41
90d low
$0.52
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.47
Commander 2019
  • Down 52.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 76% below its 90 day high of $2.41.
  • This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1431% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (3 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Commander 2019C19 · #95 · 2019-08-23nonfoiluncommon$0.47▲ 6.8%▲ 4.4%
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Dark AscensionDKA · #48 · 2012-02-03nonfoiluncommon$0.58▲ 3.6%▼ 52.8%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #7099 · 2026-02-23nonfoilrare$3.91▲ 1.6%▲ 9.5%
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever you cast a spell from your graveyard, draw a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc22 Jan 2011
Secrets of the Dead’s triggered ability resolves before the spell you cast from your graveyard does.
About this card

Secrets of the Dead

Secrets of the Dead is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.58 (down 52.5% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Secrets of the Dead FAQ

How much is Secrets of the Dead worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Secrets of the Dead is $0.58. It is down 52.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.52 to $2.41.
What is the cheapest printing of Secrets of the Dead?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2019 at $0.47 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Secrets of the Dead?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $3.91 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Secrets of the Dead are there?
Secrets of the Dead has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Secrets of the Dead first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DKA #48, released 2012-02-03.
What is the newest printing of Secrets of the Dead?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #7099, released 2026-02-23.
Is there a foil version of Secrets of the Dead?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $8.88 versus $0.58 for nonfoil, which is 1431% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Secrets of the Dead legal in Commander?
Yes, Secrets of the Dead is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.