Quick Answer

Acererak the Archlich is a mythic Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard from AFR (AFR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $1.51 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Acererak the Archlich MTG card

Acererak the Archlich

Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard

Card Text

When Acererak enters, if you haven't completed Tomb of Annihilation, return Acererak to its owner's hand and venture into the dungeon. Whenever Acererak attacks, for each opponent, you create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token unless that player sacrifices a creature of their choice.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 3.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Andrey Kuzinskiy
Venture into the dungeon

Market Prices

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$1.51
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$1.92
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$4.49
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$4.49
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€4.06
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€4.45
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acererak the Archlich? Basics

Acererak the Archlich is a Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Acererak enters, if you haven't completed Tomb of Annihilation, return Acererak to its owner's hand and venture into the dungeon. Whenever Acererak attacks, for each opponent, you create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token unless that player sacrifices a creature of their choice."

How much mana does Acererak the Archlich cost to cast? Basics

Acererak the Archlich 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.

Acererak the Archlich'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.

Acererak the Archlich 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.

Acererak the Archlich's current oracle text is: "When Acererak enters, if you haven't completed Tomb of Annihilation, return Acererak to its owner's hand and venture into the dungeon. Whenever Acererak attacks, for each opponent, you create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token unless that player sacrifices a creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Acererak the Archlich? Pricing

The current market price for Acererak the Archlich is approximately $1.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Acererak the Archlich? Pricing

You can purchase Acererak the Archlich 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.

Acererak the Archlich normal: $1.51 | foil: $1.92

Is Acererak the Archlich legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Acererak the Archlich in Standard is not available.

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

Is Acererak the Archlich legal in Modern? Legality

Acererak the Archlich is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Acererak the Archlich legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Acererak the Archlich 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 Acererak the Archlich legal in Pioneer? Legality

Acererak the Archlich is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Acererak the Archlich legal in Legacy? Legality

Acererak the Archlich is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Acererak the Archlich legal in Vintage? Legality

Acererak the Archlich 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 Acererak the Archlich legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Acererak the Archlich in Pauper is not available.

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 Acererak the Archlich from? Details

This printing of Acererak the Archlich is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 87.

Acererak the Archlich may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Acererak the Archlich's rarity? Details

Acererak the Archlich is a mythic card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Acererak the Archlich? Details

Acererak the Archlich was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Acererak the Archlich's power and toughness? Details

Acererak the Archlich is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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