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Apprentice Necromancer
UDS · Urza's Destiny #51 · Rare · released 1999-06-07
{1}{B}
Creature — Zombie Wizard
{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature gains haste. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice it.
Apprentice Necromancer is a rare black creature from Urza's Destiny (1999). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1999 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.71 to $57.90 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$2.28
USD Foil$58.25
Format legality
Where you can play Apprentice Necromancer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.71 to $57.90 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.71.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Destiny This page | 51 | Rare | $2.27 | $57.90 |
| Commander 2017 | 97 | Rare | $0.90 | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 84 | Uncommon | $1.26 | $4.97 |
| The List | UMA-84 | Uncommon | $0.71 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-12-07Apprentice Necromancer can’t be the target of its own ability. This is because targets are chosen for activated abilities before costs (such as “Sacrifice Apprentice Necromancer”) are paid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apprentice Necromancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Apprentice Necromancer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Apprentice Necromancer legal in?
Apprentice Necromancer is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Apprentice Necromancer been printed?
Apprentice Necromancer has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1999 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Apprentice Necromancer?
The cheapest printing is The List (#UMA-84) at about $0.71.
Who illustrated Apprentice Necromancer?
This printing of Apprentice Necromancer was illustrated by Pete Venters.