Quick Answer

Loyal Subordinate is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from C18 (C18) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Loyal Subordinate MTG card

Loyal Subordinate

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Lieutenant — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control your commander, each opponent loses 3 life.

Zombies work best when they're fed appropriately, so it's prudent to let them eat on the job.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 C18 C18 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Lieutenant Menace

Market Prices

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$0.41
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$0.69
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€0.59
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyal Subordinate? Basics

Loyal Subordinate is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Lieutenant — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control your commander, each opponent loses 3 life."

How much mana does Loyal Subordinate cost to cast? Basics

Loyal Subordinate 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.

Loyal Subordinate'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.

Loyal Subordinate 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.

Loyal Subordinate's current oracle text is: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Lieutenant — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control your commander, each opponent loses 3 life."

What is the current price of Loyal Subordinate? Pricing

The current market price for Loyal Subordinate is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.59 EUR.

Where can I buy Loyal Subordinate? Pricing

You can purchase Loyal Subordinate 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.

Is Loyal Subordinate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Subordinate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Loyal Subordinate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Subordinate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Loyal Subordinate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Loyal Subordinate 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 Loyal Subordinate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Subordinate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Loyal Subordinate legal in Legacy? Legality

Loyal Subordinate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Loyal Subordinate legal in Vintage? Legality

Loyal Subordinate 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 Loyal Subordinate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Subordinate 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 Loyal Subordinate from? Details

This printing of Loyal Subordinate is from C18 (C18), with collector number 16.

Loyal Subordinate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Loyal Subordinate's rarity? Details

Loyal Subordinate is a uncommon card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Loyal Subordinate? Details

Loyal Subordinate was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

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

What is Loyal Subordinate's power and toughness? Details

Loyal Subordinate is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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