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Phylactery Lich
M13 · Magic 2013 #104 · Rare · released 2012-07-13
{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie
Indestructible
As this creature enters, put a phylactery counter on an artifact you control.
When you control no permanents with phylactery counters on them, sacrifice this creature.
Phylactery Lich is a rare black creature from Magic 2013 (2012). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2010 to 2018. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $1.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.26
USD Foil$0.54
Format legality
Where you can play Phylactery Lich in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.24 to $1.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2013 at $0.26.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2011 | 110 | Rare | $0.32 | $1.69 |
| Magic 2013 This page | 104 | Rare | $0.26 | $0.54 |
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 113s | Rare | — | $0.70 |
| Core Set 2019 | 113 | Rare | $0.35 | $0.24 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2018-07-13Phylactery Lich’s first ability doesn’t target the artifact. No player may take actions between the time you choose an artifact and the time you put a phylactery counter on it.
- 2018-07-13If you control no artifacts as Phylactery Lich enters the battlefield, its first ability won’t do anything. As soon as it enters the battlefield, its last ability will trigger (unless you control some other permanent with a phylactery counter on it) and you’ll have to sacrifice it.
- 2018-07-13If Phylactery Lich and an artifact are entering the battlefield under your control at the same time, you can’t put a phylactery counter on that artifact. You must choose an artifact you control that’s already on the battlefield.
- 2018-07-13Phylactery Lich’s last ability is a “state trigger.” Once a state trigger triggers, it won’t trigger again as long as the ability is on the stack. If the ability is countered and the trigger condition is still true, it will immediately trigger again.
- 2018-07-13Phylactery Lich’s last ability checks your permanents for any phylactery counters, not just the specific one that it caused you to put on an artifact. For example, if you control two Phylactery Liches and two different artifacts with phylactery counters, neither Phylactery Lich will be sacrificed if one of those artifacts leaves the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phylactery Lich legal in Commander?
Yes — Phylactery Lich is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Phylactery Lich legal in?
Phylactery Lich is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Phylactery Lich been printed?
Phylactery Lich has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2010 to 2018.
What is the cheapest printing of Phylactery Lich?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2013 (#104) at about $0.26.
Who illustrated Phylactery Lich?
This printing of Phylactery Lich was illustrated by Michael Komarck.