What is the Lord of the Undead in Magic: The Gathering?

The Lord of the Undead is a rare black Zombie creature card from the Eighth Edition set. It costs three mana to cast and provides utility by boosting other Zombies and returning cards from the graveyard to the hand.

What does the star foil on card 141★ mean?

The star symbol (★) on card 141 indicates that this is a rare foil parallel of the standard Eighth Edition print. These cards feature a special reflective finish and are generally harder to find than the common foil versions.

Who illustrated the Lord of the Undead card?

The artwork for the Lord of the Undead was created by the renowned fantasy artist Brom, whose work is iconic in the Magic: The Gathering community.

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The Lord of the Undead from Magic: The Gathering's 2003 Eighth Edition, presented here as card number 141★ in a sought-after star foil finish.

Lord of the Undead

2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition

2003 Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition

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The Lord of the Undead stands as a powerful black creature within Magic: The Gathering's Eighth Edition, released in 2003. As card number 141★, this rare star foil variant is highly prized by collectors for its distinctive finish and essential gameplay utility. The card functions as a Zombie with a mana cost of three, featuring the ability to boost other Zombie creatures and return cards from the graveyard to the hand. For those completing the Eighth Edition checklist, this star foil version offers a premium addition to any collection. Its enduring presence in the Commander format keeps it relevant for modern players and nostalgic collectors alike. The combination of classic artwork, functional rules text, and the rare star foil treatment makes the Lord of the Undead a staple in Magic: The Gathering history. Whether you are building a set or seeking a specific parallel, this card represents a significant piece of TCG legacy.

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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2003

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Eighth Edition

Card Number

#141★

Featured Subject

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Featured

Lord of the Undead

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Brom

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{B}{B}

Type

Creature — Zombie

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

Card Text

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Other Zombie creatures get +1/+1. {1}{B}, {T}: Return target Zombie card from your graveyard to your hand.

"I confer with Death itself. What could you possibly do to injure me?"