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Lord of the Undead
9ED · Ninth Edition #143★ · Rare · released 2005-07-29
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie
Other Zombie creatures get +1/+1.
{1}{B}, {T}: Return target Zombie card from your graveyard to your hand.
"I confer with Death itself. What could you possibly do to injure me?"
Lord of the Undead is a rare black creature from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 14 times across 10 sets, from 2001 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $2.11 to $199.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$24.38
Format legality
Where you can play Lord of the Undead in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $2.11 to $199.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations Commander at $2.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planeshift | 44 | Rare | $11.95 | $199.99 |
| Eighth Edition | 141★ | Rare | — | $41.42 |
| Eighth Edition | 141 | Rare | $9.69 | — |
| Ninth Edition This page | 143★ | Rare | — | $24.38 |
| Ninth Edition | 143 | Rare | $10.05 | — |
| Salvat 2005 | F1 | Rare | — | — |
| Tenth Edition | 155 | Rare | $12.35 | $37.33 |
| The List | PLS-44 | Rare | $16.44 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1046 | Rare | $17.76 | $19.55 |
| Fallout | 873 | Rare | — | $28.67 |
| Fallout | 345 | Rare | $8.94 | $9.91 |
| Special Guests | 98 | Mythic | — | $35.15 |
| Special Guests | 88 | Mythic | $11.77 | $12.56 |
| Foundations Commander | 112 | Rare | $2.11 | — |
More from Ninth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2005-08-01Lord of the Undead now has the Zombie creature type and its first ability has been reworded to affect *other* Zombies. This means that if two Lord of the Undead are on the battlefield, each gives the other a bonus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lord of the Undead legal in Commander?
Yes — Lord of the Undead is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lord of the Undead legal in?
Lord of the Undead is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lord of the Undead been printed?
Lord of the Undead has been printed 14 times across 10 sets, from 2001 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Lord of the Undead?
The cheapest printing is Foundations Commander (#112) at about $2.11.
Who illustrated Lord of the Undead?
This printing of Lord of the Undead was illustrated by Brom.