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Acererak the Archlich
Price tag $3.31

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1100 Current Rank
#1069 Last Week
#976 Past 2 Years

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.

Withering Curse Withering Curse
0% Synergy $1.33
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
-3% Synergy $1.46
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-3% Synergy $8.03
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-4% Synergy $2.79
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-5% Synergy $17.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+72% Synergy $1.78
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+66% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+60% Synergy $16.01
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+56% Synergy $12.06
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+56% Synergy $5.27
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+54% Synergy $0.42
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+54% Synergy $6.18
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+52% Synergy $0.72
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+49% Synergy $1.32
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+45% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.70
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+43% Synergy $10.39
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+43% Synergy $24.14
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $3.40
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+19% Synergy $11.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.21
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $18.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.18
Defile Defile
+14% Synergy $1.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.90

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $72.39
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $37.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $60.63
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+8% Synergy $164.05
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $17.83
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $23.49
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $167.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $129.20
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $48.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $104.71

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+42% Synergy $15.34
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+41% Synergy $0.12
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+36% Synergy $0.66
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+36% Synergy $0.30
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $2.15
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+33% Synergy $5.08
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+25% Synergy $0.31
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+24% Synergy $1.21
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+22% Synergy $0.42
Death Baron Death Baron
+20% Synergy $4.98
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.57
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+19% Synergy $46.08
Zombie Ogre Zombie Ogre
+18% Synergy $0.14
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+17% Synergy $0.33
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+16% Synergy $0.35
Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.16
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+14% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.50
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.40
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+12% Synergy $5.16
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+12% Synergy $2.82
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+12% Synergy $3.32
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $0.19
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+11% Synergy $0.16
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+10% Synergy $3.88
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+10% Synergy $0.29
Clattering Skeletons Clattering Skeletons
+10% Synergy $0.13
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+9% Synergy $2.37
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+9% Synergy $0.14
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.18
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+8% Synergy $0.48
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $4.70
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.09
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+7% Synergy $12.01
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+6% Synergy $0.37
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+6% Synergy $8.76
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+6% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.31
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $6.83
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+4% Synergy $26.93
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $5.33
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $3.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.87
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $93.76
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $4.05
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-8% Synergy $6.68

Instants

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

Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+18% Synergy $0.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $7.38
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+14% Synergy $10.06
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $4.01
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+14% Synergy $0.87
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+11% Synergy $14.52
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+10% Synergy $0.32
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+9% Synergy $7.73
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $3.45
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+8% Synergy $11.75
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $16.49
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.75
Dismember Dismember
+6% Synergy $5.27
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $4.29
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.57
Cut Down Cut Down
+4% Synergy $0.39
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $15.14
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.32
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.63
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+2% Synergy $8.61
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $1.39
Darkness Darkness
+1% Synergy $23.75
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $11.71
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.28
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-2% Synergy $4.05
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.61
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $0.77
Murder Murder
-4% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy $0.54
Entomb Entomb
-6% Synergy $17.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.12
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $13.86

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
+28% Synergy $3.75
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.35
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+22% Synergy $0.21
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+20% Synergy $6.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+17% Synergy $5.16
Mutilate Mutilate
+16% Synergy $1.95
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+16% Synergy $26.04
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+16% Synergy $4.53
Damnation Damnation
+15% Synergy $20.57
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+14% Synergy $18.58
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+11% Synergy $1.69
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+10% Synergy $1.53
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+9% Synergy $3.71
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+9% Synergy $0.84
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.11
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $7.75
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.99
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $0.88
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+6% Synergy $0.41
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+5% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.92
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.15
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $240.67
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.86
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $11.48
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.36
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $7.13
Duress Duress
0% Synergy $0.13
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.34
Unearth Unearth
-1% Synergy $0.56
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $3.23
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-5% Synergy $41.92
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.33
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $6.82
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.31
Victimize Victimize
-16% Synergy $1.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+39% Synergy $7.05
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+37% Synergy $7.08
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+35% Synergy $0.38
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy $3.64
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.39
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.47
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+21% Synergy $0.34
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $4.96
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+19% Synergy $5.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+19% Synergy $1.92
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+18% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $54.49
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+14% Synergy $6.86
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+12% Synergy $3.75
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $13.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.76
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.72
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+8% Synergy $1.05
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.20
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+6% Synergy $0.16
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $8.64
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.58
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $15.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $6.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+37% Synergy $0.43
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+16% Synergy $5.86
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+15% Synergy $0.14
Death Match Death Match
+10% Synergy $0.67
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.41
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $2.86
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+7% Synergy $1.97
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+6% Synergy $3.03
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.32
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+4% Synergy $0.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $19.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.16
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $26.10
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $5.80
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $1.09
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $5.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.11
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.39
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $38.94

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.60
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $9.57
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-2% Synergy $7.64

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+16% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+11% Synergy $13.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $62.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $32.50
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $6.59
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.55
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.39
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $0.41
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+4% Synergy $120.75
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.69
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.48
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $50.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.93
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $26.76
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.47
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-4% Synergy $0.88
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.91
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-6% Synergy $2.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+57% Synergy $1.36
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+18% Synergy $3.92
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+13% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.35
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $35.83
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+6% Synergy $0.40
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+6% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $11.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $238.50
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.22
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.65
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $35.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.17
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+2% Synergy $0.87
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $74.65
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.29
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $85.54
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $0.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.48

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.31
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $52.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.24
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $31.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.87
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $2.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $13.86

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