Quick Answer

Undead Warchief is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from HOP (HOP) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $15.51 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Undead Warchief MTG card

Undead Warchief

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Zombie spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Zombie creatures you control get +2/+1.

It has the strength of seven men. In fact, it used to be seven men.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 HOP HOP 🎨 Greg Hildebrandt

Market Prices

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$15.51
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undead Warchief? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Zombie spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Zombie creatures you control get +2/+1."

How much mana does Undead Warchief cost to cast? Basics

Undead Warchief 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.

Undead Warchief'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.

Undead Warchief 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 Warchief's current oracle text is: "Zombie spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Zombie creatures you control get +2/+1."

What is the current price of Undead Warchief? Pricing

The current market price for Undead Warchief is approximately $15.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Undead Warchief? Pricing

You can purchase Undead Warchief 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 Undead Warchief legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Undead Warchief legal in Modern? Legality

Undead Warchief is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Undead Warchief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Undead Warchief 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 Warchief legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Undead Warchief legal in Legacy? Legality

Undead Warchief is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Undead Warchief legal in Vintage? Legality

Undead Warchief 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 Warchief legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Warchief 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 Warchief from? Details

This printing of Undead Warchief is from HOP (HOP), with collector number 44.

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

What is Undead Warchief's rarity? Details

Undead Warchief is a uncommon card in HOP.

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

Who illustrated Undead Warchief? Details

Undead Warchief was illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt.

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 Warchief's power and toughness? Details

Undead Warchief is a 1/1 creature.

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

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