Quick Answer

Vengeful Pharaoh is a rare Creature — Zombie from M12 (M12) costing {2}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vengeful Pharaoh MTG card

Vengeful Pharaoh

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever combat damage is dealt to you or a planeswalker you control, if this card is in your graveyard, destroy target attacking creature, then put this card on top of your library.

Card Stats

5/4 rare CMC: 5.0 M12 M12 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Deathtouch

Market Prices

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$1.31
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TCGPlayer
$6.98
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$1.29
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$4.99
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€1.30
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€4.21
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vengeful Pharaoh? Basics

Vengeful Pharaoh is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever combat damage is dealt to you or a planeswalker you control, if this card is in your graveyard, destroy target attacking creature, then put this card on top of your library."

How much mana does Vengeful Pharaoh cost to cast? Basics

Vengeful Pharaoh has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Vengeful Pharaoh's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Vengeful Pharaoh 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.

Vengeful Pharaoh's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Whenever combat damage is dealt to you or a planeswalker you control, if this card is in your graveyard, destroy target attacking creature, then put this card on top of your library."

What is the current price of Vengeful Pharaoh? Pricing

The current market price for Vengeful Pharaoh is approximately $1.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.98 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Vengeful Pharaoh? Pricing

You can purchase Vengeful Pharaoh 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.

Vengeful Pharaoh normal: $1.31 | foil: $6.98

Is Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vengeful Pharaoh in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Modern? Legality

Vengeful Pharaoh is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vengeful Pharaoh 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 Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vengeful Pharaoh in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Legacy? Legality

Vengeful Pharaoh is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Vintage? Legality

Vengeful Pharaoh 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 Vengeful Pharaoh legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vengeful Pharaoh 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 Vengeful Pharaoh from? Details

This printing of Vengeful Pharaoh is from M12 (M12), with collector number 116.

Vengeful Pharaoh may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vengeful Pharaoh's rarity? Details

Vengeful Pharaoh is a rare card in M12.

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

Who illustrated Vengeful Pharaoh? Details

Vengeful Pharaoh was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Vengeful Pharaoh's power and toughness? Details

Vengeful Pharaoh is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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