Quick Answer

Necron Overlord is a rare Artifact Creature — Necron Noble from 40K (40K) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.37 USD. Legal in Commander.

Necron Overlord MTG card

Necron Overlord

Artifact Creature — Necron Noble

Card Text

Relentless March — {X}, {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Target opponent loses X life.

"This galaxy once knelt before us, and it will do so again."

Card Stats

2/5 rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 David Sondered
Relentless March

Market Prices

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$0.37
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$0.49
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$0.99
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€0.24
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€0.65
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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 Necron Overlord? Basics

Necron Overlord is a Artifact Creature — Necron Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Relentless March — {X}, {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Target opponent loses X life."

How much mana does Necron Overlord cost to cast? Basics

Necron Overlord has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Necron Overlord's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Necron Overlord has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Necron Overlord's current oracle text is: "Relentless March — {X}, {T}, Tap X untapped artifacts you control: Target opponent loses X life."

What is the current price of Necron Overlord? Pricing

The current market price for Necron Overlord is approximately $0.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Necron Overlord? Pricing

You can purchase Necron Overlord 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 Necron Overlord legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Necron Overlord in Standard is not available.

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

Is Necron Overlord legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Necron Overlord in Modern is not available.

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

Is Necron Overlord legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Necron Overlord 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 Necron Overlord legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Necron Overlord in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Necron Overlord legal in Legacy? Legality

Necron Overlord is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Necron Overlord legal in Vintage? Legality

Necron Overlord 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 Necron Overlord legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Necron Overlord 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 Necron Overlord from? Details

This printing of Necron Overlord is from 40K (40K), with collector number 43.

Necron Overlord may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Necron Overlord's rarity? Details

Necron Overlord 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 Necron Overlord? Details

Necron Overlord was illustrated by David Sondered.

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

What is Necron Overlord's power and toughness? Details

Necron Overlord is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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