Geralf's Messenger
DKADark Ascension/#63/2012Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$3.49
Cardmarket€2.01
ManaPool$1.01
TCGplayer$2.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.60
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $3.49High $3.99Low $2.79▲ 25.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.2%30d▼ 17.6%90d▼ 30.8%
90d high
$3.25
90d low
$2.08
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.25
Dark Ascension
- Down 17.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 31% below its 90 day high of $3.25.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 500% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Zombie
This creature enters tapped.
When this creature enters, target opponent loses 2 life.
Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
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Keywords
Undying
Card capabilities
CreatureLife loss
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Geralf's Messenger
Geralf's Messenger is a Creature — Zombie, with mana cost {B}{B}{B} (mana value 3). Printed 4 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: $2.25 (down 17.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Geralf's Messenger FAQ
How much is Geralf's Messenger worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Geralf's Messenger is $2.25. It is down 17.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.08 to $3.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Geralf's Messenger?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dark Ascension at $2.25 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Geralf's Messenger?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $11.32 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Geralf's Messenger are there?
Geralf's Messenger has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Geralf's Messenger first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DKA #63, released 2012-02-03.
What is the newest printing of Geralf's Messenger?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #842, released 2025-02-02.
Is there a foil version of Geralf's Messenger?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $13.50 versus $2.25 for nonfoil, which is 500% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Geralf's Messenger legal in Commander?
Yes, Geralf's Messenger is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.