The star foil version of Lord of the Undead from the 2005 Ninth Edition Magic: The Gathering release, featuring a unique foil treatment and distinct card numbering.
Lord of the Undead
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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The 2005 Ninth Edition release remains a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering collectors, and the Lord of the Undead card (number 143★) stands out within this foundational set. This card is a Rare creature of the Zombie subtype, distinguished by its star foil treatment which adds a distinctive shimmer to the card's surface. Designed by artist Brom, the piece captures the dark aesthetic central to the game's black mana identity. As a Zombie, Lord of the Undead provides strategic value by boosting the power and toughness of other Zombie creatures on the battlefield, while also offering a recursive ability to retrieve a Zombie from the graveyard. For collectors focusing on the Ninth Edition expansion, securing the star foil variant offers a premium alternative to standard prints, appealing to those who appreciate both the game's mechanics and the visual finish. The combination of Brom's artwork and the specialized foil treatment makes this card a notable entry for enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of the 9ED set.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Lord of the Undead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Brom
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie
2 / 2
B
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?"