Quick Answer

Undead Alchemist is a rare Creature — Zombie from ISD (ISD) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.59 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Undead Alchemist MTG card

Undead Alchemist

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards. Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

Card Stats

4/2 rare CMC: 4.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Michael C. Hayes
Mill

Market Prices

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$0.59
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$4.39
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$0.79
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$4.49
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€0.67
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€2.41
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undead Alchemist? Basics

Undead Alchemist is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards. Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token."

How much mana does Undead Alchemist cost to cast? Basics

Undead Alchemist has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Undead Alchemist's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Undead Alchemist 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.

Undead Alchemist's current oracle text is: "If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards. Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token."

What is the current price of Undead Alchemist? Pricing

The current market price for Undead Alchemist is approximately $0.59 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Undead Alchemist? Pricing

You can purchase Undead Alchemist 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.

Undead Alchemist normal: $0.59 | foil: $4.39

Is Undead Alchemist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Alchemist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Undead Alchemist legal in Modern? Legality

Undead Alchemist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Undead Alchemist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Undead Alchemist 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 Undead Alchemist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Alchemist in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Undead Alchemist legal in Legacy? Legality

Undead Alchemist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Undead Alchemist legal in Vintage? Legality

Undead Alchemist 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 Undead Alchemist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Alchemist 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 Undead Alchemist from? Details

This printing of Undead Alchemist is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 84.

Undead Alchemist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Undead Alchemist's rarity? Details

Undead Alchemist is a rare card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Undead Alchemist? Details

Undead Alchemist was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.

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

What is Undead Alchemist's power and toughness? Details

Undead Alchemist is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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