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Acererak the Archlich
Price tag $1.45

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

#941 Current Rank
#894 Last Week
#985 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.

Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+5% Synergy $0.14
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+3% Synergy $0.06
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.29
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $124.55
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-5% Synergy $6.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+71% Synergy $0.44
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+64% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+57% Synergy $12.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+56% Synergy $4.86
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+55% Synergy $7.03
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+55% Synergy $3.14
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+54% Synergy $0.25
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+51% Synergy $0.94
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+50% Synergy $1.56
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+46% Synergy $4.72

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
+45% Synergy $0.53
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+45% Synergy $19.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+44% Synergy $20.05
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+20% Synergy $8.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+18% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $5.79
Defile Defile
+11% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $16.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.41
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $120.00
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $22.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $103.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $664.81
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $18.87
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $30.82

Creatures

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

Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+42% Synergy $0.11
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+37% Synergy $1.38
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+36% Synergy $0.89
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+35% Synergy $5.41
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+35% Synergy $0.17
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+25% Synergy $1.20
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+25% Synergy $0.13
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+25% Synergy $0.20
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+21% Synergy $0.48
Death Baron Death Baron
+21% Synergy $3.56
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+19% Synergy $29.88
Zombie Ogre Zombie Ogre
+19% Synergy $0.03
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+17% Synergy $0.28
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+17% Synergy $0.66
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+16% Synergy $0.30
Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.05
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+15% Synergy $0.04
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+14% Synergy $4.18
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.38
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+13% Synergy $1.35
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+13% Synergy $1.17
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+12% Synergy $2.91
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.04
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+11% Synergy $0.62
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+11% Synergy $0.12
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+10% Synergy $2.01
Clattering Skeletons Clattering Skeletons
+10% Synergy $0.05
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+10% Synergy $0.10
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.17
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $4.79
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+7% Synergy $0.65
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+7% Synergy $16.05
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $13.91
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+6% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy $5.08
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+5% Synergy $4.99
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $5.88
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+2% Synergy $0.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+2% Synergy $10.31
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+1% Synergy $1.72
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
0% Synergy $65.84
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
-2% Synergy $2.33
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $1.18
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-6% Synergy $1.98

Instants

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

Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+18% Synergy $4.32
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+17% Synergy $2.65
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+17% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.30
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+14% Synergy $0.54
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+11% Synergy $16.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+9% Synergy $12.62
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+9% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $2.57
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+8% Synergy $8.59
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+7% Synergy $4.32
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+6% Synergy $2.54
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+6% Synergy $0.79
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $3.69
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.97
Dismember Dismember
+4% Synergy $6.62
Cut Down Cut Down
+4% Synergy $0.54
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.00
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+4% Synergy $0.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.76
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+2% Synergy $1.00
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+2% Synergy $4.33
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $11.00
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy $23.65
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.19
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-2% Synergy $2.99
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $2.86
Murder Murder
-4% Synergy $0.04
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $15.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-11% Synergy $8.42
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+40% Synergy $0.46
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+26% Synergy $2.61
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+24% Synergy $0.06
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.40
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+17% Synergy $20.09
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+17% Synergy $3.85
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+16% Synergy $1.95
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+16% Synergy $3.85
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $20.12
Mutilate Mutilate
+12% Synergy $1.70
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+12% Synergy $14.82
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.74
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+10% Synergy $1.18
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+10% Synergy $1.15
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+8% Synergy $2.08
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+7% Synergy $6.33
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $0.79
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+7% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.72
Diresight Diresight
+6% Synergy $0.10
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.68
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+5% Synergy $0.33
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $170.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.83
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $10.05
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+2% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.65
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $6.46
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.44
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.16
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.61
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-6% Synergy $20.49
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.48
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $3.50
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.15
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Prism Ring Prism Ring
+43% Synergy $0.37
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+40% Synergy $1.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+38% Synergy $5.39
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+34% Synergy $0.24
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy $1.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+24% Synergy $3.34
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+22% Synergy $0.37
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+22% Synergy $0.38
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+19% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $57.97
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+18% Synergy $2.97
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+15% Synergy $2.95
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+14% Synergy $2.44
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $5.43
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $12.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+9% Synergy $0.84
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+9% Synergy $0.54
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $32.55
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $3.46
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+7% Synergy $10.51
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+6% Synergy $0.08
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $10.68
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+5% Synergy $0.07
World Map World Map
+3% Synergy $0.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.70
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy $8.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $4.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+36% Synergy $0.50
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+16% Synergy $4.45
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+15% Synergy $0.07
Death Match Death Match
+11% Synergy $0.50
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.30
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $1.26
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.25
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+5% Synergy $1.69
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $12.37
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+4% Synergy $0.44
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+4% Synergy $1.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.48
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.25
No Mercy No Mercy
-1% Synergy $16.56
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $3.70
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $1.08
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $6.56
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.30
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $3.16
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $22.70

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+7% Synergy $0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.31
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy $6.53

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+17% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+10% Synergy $12.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $49.13
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+7% Synergy $7.50
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $2.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $25.99
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.91
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.34
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.81
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $42.14
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $95.04
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+3% Synergy $93.52
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $1.06
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $4.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $19.21
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.30
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $35.87
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-4% Synergy $1.50
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $3.05
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-4% Synergy $1.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+57% Synergy $1.23
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+19% Synergy $1.40
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+15% Synergy $0.09
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.23
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+7% Synergy $0.07
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.38
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $25.71
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.21
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.02
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $173.92
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.87
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $15.81
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $75.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.81
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $20.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.42
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.97
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.15
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $40.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $20.57
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-11% Synergy $8.42

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