Grimoire of the Dead, the powerful legendary artifact book from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Starter Commander Decks. This mythic rare card number 265 offers unique graveyard manipulation mechanics for any deck.
Grimoire of the Dead
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter Commander Decks
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Grimoire of the Dead is a legendary artifact — book that serves as a cornerstone for graveyard-focused strategies in Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2022 as part of the Starter Commander Decks, this mythic rare card, numbered 265, is designed to introduce new players to the Commander format while providing immediate gameplay value. The card's mechanical design revolves around accumulating study counters through discarding cards, which eventually allows players to reclaim creatures from all graveyards and transform them into black Zombies. Collectors often seek this card due to its high rarity and its role in defining the graveyard archetype within the game. As a mythic rare from the Starter Commander Decks, Grimoire of the Dead represents a significant piece of modern Magic history, bridging the gap between casual entry points and competitive-level card power. The card's ability to interact with multiple graveyards simultaneously makes it a versatile tool for deck builders looking to maximize their resources. For investors and hobbyists, this card holds enduring appeal because of its widespread utility and iconic status among artifact books. Whether you are building a new Commander deck or expanding your collection of key Magic artifacts, Grimoire of the Dead remains a highly regarded addition. Its inclusion in the Starter Commander Decks ensures that it is accessible to a broad audience, yet its mythic rarity keeps it desirable among serious collectors. Understanding the strategic depth of this card helps collectors appreciate why it remains a staple in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. By focusing on the identity and mechanical significance of such cards, we help enthusiasts build collections that reflect both personal preference and market value. The card's design by Steven Belledin adds to its collectibility, making it a standout piece for any Magic enthusiast's library.
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Grimoire of the Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{4}
Legendary Artifact — Book
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{1}, {T}, Discard a card: Put a study counter on Grimoire of the Dead. {T}, Remove three study counters from Grimoire of the Dead and sacrifice it: Put all creature cards from all graveyards onto the battlefield under your control. They're black Zombies in addition to their other colors and types.













