Orcus, Prince of Undeath

Description

The Orcus, Prince of Undeath promo card, designated as number 229p, is a notable release from the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos set. Designed as a rare Legendary Creature — Demon, this card brings a powerful presence to the tabletop with a mana cost of {X}{2}{B}{R} and a mana value of 4. The card is printed in black and red, reflecting its color identity, and boasts a power and toughness of 5/3. Illustrated by Andrew Mar, the card features the keyword abilities flying and trample, allowing it to bypass blockers and deal excess damage to players. Beyond its combat capabilities, Orcus offers strategic depth through its enters-the-battlefield trigger. When this creature enters, the controller must choose one of two distinct effects. The first option forces each other creature to get -X/-X until end of turn, though the controller sacrifices X life to activate this power. The second option allows the return of up to X target creature cards with a total mana value of X or less from the graveyard to the battlefield, granting them haste until the end of the turn. This versatility makes it a compelling addition for collectors interested in the intersection of Dungeons & Dragons lore and Magic: The Gathering gameplay. The Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos set features this card, which pictures the legendary demon Orcus, Prince of Undeath. The card's mana cost of {X}{2}{B}{R} allows players to choose an effect when Orcus enters the battlefield.