Magic: The Gathering

Duty-Bound Dead

Magic 2013 92 • common

Set: Magic 2013
Collector number: 92
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Johannes Voss
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$0.08market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.07 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the Magic 2013 set, Duty-Bound Dead is recognized for the distinct illustrative style of artist Johannes Voss, who brings a haunting, gothic sensibility to this undead soldier. Its inclusion in the core set offers a classic example of the "defender" mechanic, representing the long-standing tradition of low-cost blockers that define the tactical pace of limited play.

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What it does

Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

3 generic mana black mana: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)

Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Duty-Bound Dead was released in 2012 as part of the Magic 2013 core set. In the context of the game's mechanics, the card was designed to highlight the 'exalted' keyword, a mechanic that rewards players for attacking with a single creature. As a common-rarity zombie soldier, it served as a functional piece for players drafting the set, providing a low-cost, repeatable way to trigger exalted abilities.

The card features artwork by Johannes Voss, a prolific Magic: The Gathering illustrator known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Voss aimed to capture the theme of a relentless, oath-sworn undead warrior, using muted colors and sharp lighting to emphasize the creature's duty-driven nature. The card was received as a standard utility creature within the limited environment of the M13 set, appreciated by players for its specific strategic role rather than its power level.

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