Orcus, Prince of Undeath is a legendary demon card from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set, numbered 229. This release features a powerful mana cost and impactful enter-the-battlefield effect.
Orcus, Prince of Undeath
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
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Orcus, Prince of Undeath (#229) serves as a striking legendary demon card within Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms expansion. Designed by Andrew Mar, this rare card features a mana cost of {X}{2}{B}{R} and boasts a power/toughness of 5/3 with both flying and trample abilities. The card’s primary appeal lies in its versatile enter-the-battlefield trigger, allowing players to either weaken opposing creatures or retrieve creatures from the graveyard, making it a dynamic addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors often seek this card for its intricate artwork and its connection to the Dungeons & Dragons crossover theme that defined the set. For investors and hobbyists alike, Orcus represents a key piece of the Forgotten Realms narrative, offering both gameplay utility and aesthetic value. The card’s bold black and red color identity makes it stand out in deck lists, while its rarity ensures it remains a sought-after item for completists. Whether you are building a themed collection or hunting for high-value staples, this card offers enduring interest within the Magic: The Gathering community.
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Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Andrew Mar
Card Stock
English
{X}{2}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Demon
5 / 3
B, R
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Flying, trample When Orcus enters, choose one — • Each other creature gets -X/-X until end of turn. You lose X life. • Return up to X target creature cards with total mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. They gain haste until end of turn.