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Lurking Evil
USG · Urza's Saga #140 · Rare · released 1998-10-12
{B}{B}{B}
Enchantment
Pay half your life, rounded up: This enchantment becomes a 4/4 Phyrexian Horror creature with flying.
"Ash is our air, darkness our flesh."
—*Phyrexian Scriptures*
Lurking Evil is a rare black enchantment from Urza's Saga (1998). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2014. Its recent market price is about $0.42. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.43
Format legality
Where you can play Lurking Evil in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.42 to $0.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Urza's Saga at $0.42.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga This page | 140 | Rare | $0.42 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 127 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from Urza's Saga
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-08-01A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature.
- 2004-10-04If you have zero or negative life, half your life is zero, so it costs nothing to use the ability.
- 2004-10-04When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lurking Evil legal in Commander?
Yes — Lurking Evil is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lurking Evil legal in?
Lurking Evil is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lurking Evil been printed?
Lurking Evil has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Lurking Evil?
The cheapest printing is Urza's Saga (#140) at about $0.42.
Who illustrated Lurking Evil?
This printing of Lurking Evil was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.