Quick Answer

Lucius the Eternal is a rare Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {3}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lucius the Eternal MTG card

Lucius the Eternal

Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior

Card Text

Haste Armour of Shrieking Souls — When Lucius the Eternal dies, exile it and choose target creature an opponent controls. When that creature leaves the battlefield, return this card from exile to the battlefield under its owner's control.

Card Stats

5/3 rare CMC: 5.0 40K 40K 🎨 Evan Shipard
Armour of Shrieking Souls Haste

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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Cardmarket
€0.84
Foil
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucius the Eternal? Basics

Lucius the Eternal is a Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Armour of Shrieking Souls — When Lucius the Eternal dies, exile it and choose target creature an opponent controls. When that creature leaves the battlefield, return this card from exile to the battlefield under its owner's control."

How much mana does Lucius the Eternal cost to cast? Basics

Lucius the Eternal has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Lucius the Eternal's mana cost of {3}{B}{R} 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.

Lucius the Eternal has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Lucius the Eternal's current oracle text is: "Haste Armour of Shrieking Souls — When Lucius the Eternal dies, exile it and choose target creature an opponent controls. When that creature leaves the battlefield, return this card from exile to the battlefield under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Lucius the Eternal? Pricing

The current market price for Lucius the Eternal is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Lucius the Eternal? Pricing

You can purchase Lucius the Eternal 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 Lucius the Eternal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lucius the Eternal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lucius the Eternal legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Lucius the Eternal in Modern is not available.

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

Is Lucius the Eternal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lucius the Eternal 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 Lucius the Eternal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Lucius the Eternal in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Lucius the Eternal legal in Legacy? Legality

Lucius the Eternal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lucius the Eternal legal in Vintage? Legality

Lucius the Eternal 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 Lucius the Eternal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lucius the Eternal 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 Lucius the Eternal from? Details

This printing of Lucius the Eternal is from 40K (40K), with collector number 130.

Lucius the Eternal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lucius the Eternal's rarity? Details

Lucius the Eternal is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Lucius the Eternal? Details

Lucius the Eternal was illustrated by Evan Shipard.

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

What is Lucius the Eternal's power and toughness? Details

Lucius the Eternal is a 5/3 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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