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Unscythe, Killer of Kings is a rare Legendary Artifact — Equipment from ARB (ARB) costing {U}{B}{B}{R}. Current price: $1.82 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings MTG card

Unscythe, Killer of Kings

Legendary Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +3/+3 and has first strike. Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, you may exile that card. If you do, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Karl Kopinski
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unscythe, Killer of Kings? Basics

Unscythe, Killer of Kings is a Legendary Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +3/+3 and has first strike. Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, you may exile that card. If you do, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Unscythe, Killer of Kings cost to cast? Basics

Unscythe, Killer of Kings has a mana cost of {U}{B}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, 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.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings's mana cost of {U}{B}{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.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings 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.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +3/+3 and has first strike. Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, you may exile that card. If you do, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Unscythe, Killer of Kings? Pricing

The current market price for Unscythe, Killer of Kings is approximately $1.82 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Unscythe, Killer of Kings? Pricing

You can purchase Unscythe, Killer of Kings 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.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings normal: $1.82 | foil: $6.09

Is Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unscythe, Killer of Kings in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Modern? Legality

Unscythe, Killer of Kings is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unscythe, Killer of Kings 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 Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Unscythe, Killer of Kings in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Legacy? Legality

Unscythe, Killer of Kings is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Vintage? Legality

Unscythe, Killer of Kings 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 Unscythe, Killer of Kings legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Unscythe, Killer of Kings 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 Unscythe, Killer of Kings from? Details

This printing of Unscythe, Killer of Kings is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 114.

Unscythe, Killer of Kings may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unscythe, Killer of Kings's rarity? Details

Unscythe, Killer of Kings is a rare card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Unscythe, Killer of Kings? Details

Unscythe, Killer of Kings was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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

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