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Acererak the Archlich
Price tag $1.70

Legendary CreatureZombie Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#998 Current Rank
#945 Last Week
#989 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Acererak the Archlich.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Acererak the Archlich decks.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.41
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+3% Synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
+2% Synergy
Unbury Unbury
+1% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
-1% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Acererak the Archlich's abilities and overall game plan.

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+72% Synergy $0.61
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+66% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+59% Synergy $17.45
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+56% Synergy $8.77
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+56% Synergy $8.14
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+53% Synergy $0.33
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+53% Synergy $3.31
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+50% Synergy $0.82
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+49% Synergy $1.31
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+44% Synergy $6.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Acererak the Archlich decks.

K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+44% Synergy $0.91
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+42% Synergy $19.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+19% Synergy $2.42
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+18% Synergy $9.63
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.20
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.42
Defile Defile
+13% Synergy $1.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $6.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.24
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $2.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $57.52
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $21.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $61.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $136.78
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $12.63
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $115.71
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $37.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Acererak the Archlich's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+43% Synergy $13.28
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+41% Synergy $0.13
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+36% Synergy $0.97
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+35% Synergy $1.63
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+34% Synergy $0.14
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+33% Synergy $5.20
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+26% Synergy $0.12
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+25% Synergy $0.59
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.26
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+20% Synergy $0.39
Death Baron Death Baron
+20% Synergy $3.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+19% Synergy $46.99
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+18% Synergy $1.25
Zombie Ogre Zombie Ogre
+18% Synergy $0.03
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+17% Synergy $0.28
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.06
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.71
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+14% Synergy $0.05
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+13% Synergy $4.69
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.25
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+12% Synergy $1.98
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+12% Synergy $1.36
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+12% Synergy $3.08
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+12% Synergy $0.08
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $0.06
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+10% Synergy $1.82
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+10% Synergy $0.12
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+10% Synergy $0.07
Clattering Skeletons Clattering Skeletons
+10% Synergy $0.04
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.23
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.26
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.13
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+8% Synergy $0.43
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $3.53
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.81
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+7% Synergy $9.63
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+5% Synergy $5.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.23
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $6.28
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $4.52
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+3% Synergy $13.56
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.20
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $3.07
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
0% Synergy $87.13
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-7% Synergy $1.69

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Acererak the Archlich safe.

Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $4.35
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+17% Synergy $0.09
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+15% Synergy $4.93
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+14% Synergy $1.69
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.15
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+13% Synergy $11.77
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $10.31
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+10% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $3.91
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+8% Synergy $8.23
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $7.98
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+6% Synergy $4.49
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+6% Synergy $1.21
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $4.04
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $5.16
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.29
Cut Down Cut Down
+4% Synergy $0.51
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.38
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $26.79
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+3% Synergy $0.13
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $1.03
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+1% Synergy $5.30
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $11.72
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy $22.90
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.09
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.76
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $0.80
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $3.60
Murder Murder
-4% Synergy $0.05
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $13.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $21.94
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $8.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Acererak the Archlich's game plan and control the board.

Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+38% Synergy $0.54
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+27% Synergy $5.03
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+23% Synergy $0.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.24
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+19% Synergy $3.38
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+17% Synergy $2.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+16% Synergy $25.19
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+16% Synergy $3.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.23
Mutilate Mutilate
+14% Synergy $1.80
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $18.65
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+13% Synergy $18.05
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.68
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+10% Synergy $1.85
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.96
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+8% Synergy $3.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $1.86
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $0.95
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+7% Synergy $0.42
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $7.90
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.55
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+5% Synergy $0.42
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $188.47
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $11.12
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+3% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $5.60
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $11.51
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+2% Synergy $0.25
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $5.49
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.50
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.26
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.12
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.29
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-5% Synergy $24.60
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.38
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $3.62
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.67
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Prism Ring Prism Ring
+43% Synergy $0.36
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+39% Synergy $3.85
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+37% Synergy $6.13
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+33% Synergy $0.34
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+30% Synergy $1.72
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.38
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $4.39
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+21% Synergy $0.29
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+19% Synergy $2.60
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+18% Synergy $0.22
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+17% Synergy $3.49
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $50.76
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+13% Synergy $4.44
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $9.86
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $14.10
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+9% Synergy $1.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.73
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $34.49
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.60
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $10.39
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+6% Synergy $0.06
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $7.17
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $12.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Acererak the Archlich's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+36% Synergy $0.40
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+17% Synergy $4.45
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+15% Synergy $0.02
Death Match Death Match
+11% Synergy $0.50
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.31
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $2.00
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+6% Synergy $2.18
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.27
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+4% Synergy $0.77
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.59
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+4% Synergy $3.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $13.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.28
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $21.00
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.36
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $4.37
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $0.97
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.94
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $22.51
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $16.80
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Acererak the Archlich to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $7.85
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $8.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+16% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+11% Synergy $12.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $53.21
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $1.21
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $6.97
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $27.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $35.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.28
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.45
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $0.39
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.16
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.46
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+3% Synergy $90.99
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.72
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $22.18
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $45.08
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.55
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.64
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-5% Synergy $1.05
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-5% Synergy $1.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+56% Synergy $1.81
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+18% Synergy $2.67
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+14% Synergy $0.06
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.28
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.41
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+7% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $33.69
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+6% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $8.99
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $832.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.80
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.53
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $86.10
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $1.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.84
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.99
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.66
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $6.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.88
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $55.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Acererak the Archlich decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $42.67
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $41.20
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.89
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $23.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.58
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.19
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $8.50

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