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Acererak the Archlich
Price tag $2.22

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

#1052 Current Rank
#1180 Last Week
#975 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.

Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+5% Synergy $2.85
Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
+1% Synergy $33.98
Rat King, Pale Piper Rat King, Pale Piper
0% Synergy $0.42
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
0% Synergy $3.01
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
-2% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+72% Synergy $2.16
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+66% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+59% Synergy $19.54
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+56% Synergy $6.66
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+56% Synergy $9.57
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+54% Synergy $0.43
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+54% Synergy $5.75
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+52% Synergy $0.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+49% Synergy $1.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+44% Synergy $0.82

Top Cards

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

Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+44% Synergy $7.65
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+42% Synergy $22.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $2.85
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+19% Synergy $11.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.34
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $17.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $7.00
Defile Defile
+13% Synergy $1.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.95
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $2.11

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $66.72
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $23.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $67.59
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $149.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $15.90
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $26.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $151.55
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $44.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $119.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $102.50

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+43% Synergy $13.53
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+41% Synergy $0.12
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+36% Synergy $0.90
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+35% Synergy $0.24
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $2.01
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+33% Synergy $5.12
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+25% Synergy $0.68
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+25% Synergy $0.12
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+23% Synergy $0.35
Death Baron Death Baron
+20% Synergy $3.60
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.39
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+19% Synergy $0.75
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+19% Synergy $52.72
Zombie Ogre Zombie Ogre
+18% Synergy $0.15
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+17% Synergy $0.36
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+16% Synergy $0.35
Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.11
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.94
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+12% Synergy $4.70
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.40
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+12% Synergy $2.00
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+12% Synergy $3.33
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+11% Synergy $1.62
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $0.09
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+11% Synergy $0.16
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+10% Synergy $0.22
Clattering Skeletons Clattering Skeletons
+10% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+9% Synergy $2.58
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.20
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+9% Synergy $0.13
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.28
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.52
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+8% Synergy $0.52
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $2.95
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.72
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+7% Synergy $0.34
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+7% Synergy $12.26
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+6% Synergy $7.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $5.55
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $5.15
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+3% Synergy $26.66
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
0% Synergy $0.19
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $2.51
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.95
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $97.52
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-7% Synergy $2.61

Instants

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

Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+18% Synergy $0.22
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+17% Synergy $6.04
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+15% Synergy $4.66
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+14% Synergy $0.67
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.39
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+13% Synergy $8.99
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+11% Synergy $11.58
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+10% Synergy $0.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $3.84
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+8% Synergy $5.45
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+8% Synergy $12.23
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+7% Synergy $14.02
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.91
Dismember Dismember
+6% Synergy $5.49
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+6% Synergy $4.88
Cut Down Cut Down
+5% Synergy $0.68
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.54
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $30.77
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.67
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+2% Synergy $8.23
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.12
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $2.53
Darkness Darkness
+1% Synergy $22.71
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.25
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $19.96
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.26
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-2% Synergy $3.84
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $1.59
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.29
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $1.18
Murder Murder
-4% Synergy $0.22
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $16.66
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $27.51
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $14.08

Sorceries

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

Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+38% Synergy $0.63
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $4.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+23% Synergy $0.36
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+22% Synergy $0.17
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+20% Synergy $4.29
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+17% Synergy $5.77
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+16% Synergy $26.87
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+16% Synergy $4.53
Mutilate Mutilate
+15% Synergy $1.85
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+14% Synergy $20.91
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+13% Synergy $21.86
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.76
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+10% Synergy $1.09
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+9% Synergy $3.91
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+9% Synergy $1.01
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.03
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+7% Synergy $0.36
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $8.32
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.83
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $1.65
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+5% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.32
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $209.25
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $15.75
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $11.41
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+2% Synergy $0.40
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.30
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $6.50
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.56
Duress Duress
0% Synergy $0.12
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.35
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.56
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-5% Synergy $28.14
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.40
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $4.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.76
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Prism Ring Prism Ring
+44% Synergy $0.42
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+39% Synergy $8.04
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+37% Synergy $7.41
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+34% Synergy $0.33
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy $2.81
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+24% Synergy $0.46
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $4.78
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+21% Synergy $0.32
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+19% Synergy $4.27
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+18% Synergy $2.06
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+18% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $54.23
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $8.50
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+13% Synergy $3.46
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $13.66
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.77
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $40.92
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+8% Synergy $0.46
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.43
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $11.91
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+6% Synergy $0.06
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $10.02
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.65
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $16.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $4.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

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

Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+36% Synergy $0.42
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+16% Synergy $6.00
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+14% Synergy $0.11
Death Match Death Match
+10% Synergy $0.61
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.37
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $2.48
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+6% Synergy $2.88
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.32
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+4% Synergy $1.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $17.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.43
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $24.16
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $4.55
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $1.00
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $9.99
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $29.03
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.81

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 $0.44
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $11.39
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $6.39

Utility Lands

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

Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+16% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+11% Synergy $13.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $55.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.37
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $6.72
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.52
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $0.40
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.73
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.31
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+3% Synergy $104.86
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.44
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.67
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $50.82
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $25.42
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.43
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.42
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.92
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-5% Synergy $1.13
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-5% Synergy $0.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+57% Synergy $2.41
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+18% Synergy $4.19
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+14% Synergy $0.09
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.32
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.00
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $4.02
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $38.24
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+6% Synergy $0.36
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.81
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $9.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1005.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $210.97
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.79
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $103.95
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.95
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $21.31
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+2% Synergy $1.98
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $75.67
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.99
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $66.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $2.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.85

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $48.26
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.19
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $45.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.67
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.73
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $28.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $28.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.95
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $14.08

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