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Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureDemon

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2313 Current Rank
#2156 Last Week
#2274 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Orcus, Prince of Undeath.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Orcus, Prince of Undeath decks.

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+9% Synergy $6.79
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.60
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+5% Synergy $0.35
Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+3% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Orcus, Prince of Undeath's abilities and overall game plan.

Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+40% Synergy $1.94
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+28% Synergy $12.63
Black Market Black Market
+27% Synergy $3.70
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+26% Synergy $0.38
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+25% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+25% Synergy $0.48
Victimize Victimize
+24% Synergy $0.44
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+23% Synergy $0.53
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+23% Synergy $5.79
Balor Balor
+23% Synergy $3.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Orcus, Prince of Undeath decks.

Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+19% Synergy $0.60
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.28
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+7% Synergy $0.41
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.59
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.44
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $1.85

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $52.72
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $16.11
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $22.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $9.44
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $10.63
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $12.28
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $31.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $25.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Orcus, Prince of Undeath's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+22% Synergy $0.88
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+22% Synergy $0.28
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+19% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+19% Synergy $0.50
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+19% Synergy $2.40
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.28
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+19% Synergy $18.86
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $1.22
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $3.00
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.31
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+18% Synergy $8.18
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+18% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+16% Synergy $4.03
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+16% Synergy $1.75
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+16% Synergy $0.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+15% Synergy $0.55
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+13% Synergy $0.50
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+13% Synergy $2.50
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+13% Synergy $2.26
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+13% Synergy $2.54
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+13% Synergy $1.00
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+13% Synergy $3.75
Dreadfeast Demon Dreadfeast Demon
+13% Synergy $0.18
Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+13% Synergy $0.05
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $1.95
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+12% Synergy $3.21
Anger Anger
+11% Synergy $1.79
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+11% Synergy $0.48
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.22
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+10% Synergy $27.95
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $7.92
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.14
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+10% Synergy $1.77
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.49
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+9% Synergy $13.67
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+9% Synergy $0.51
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+9% Synergy $13.15
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.18
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+9% Synergy $0.29
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+8% Synergy $1.05
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+8% Synergy $0.15
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+8% Synergy $1.21
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+8% Synergy $0.35
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $21.82
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+5% Synergy $0.71
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+1% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-3% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Orcus, Prince of Undeath safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+15% Synergy $0.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $1.00
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.08
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+9% Synergy $6.90
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+8% Synergy $0.45
Entomb Entomb
+7% Synergy $15.82
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+7% Synergy $0.99
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+7% Synergy $0.16
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $5.85
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.34
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $2.99
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $12.66
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $11.08
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.04
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.02
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.76
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.70
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $9.06
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.35
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $2.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $50.95
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Orcus, Prince of Undeath's game plan and control the board.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+21% Synergy $0.97
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.43
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.14
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+10% Synergy $1.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.99
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.12
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $3.53
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.05
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $2.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $26.07
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.72
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.33
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+4% Synergy $0.73
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Blood Money Blood Money
+3% Synergy $0.67
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.42
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+2% Synergy $0.48
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+2% Synergy $2.34
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.83
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1482.44
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.58
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $20.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $4.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.54
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.40
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $3.74
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-10% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $8.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.87
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $57.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $4.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $12.24
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+7% Synergy $2.23
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $6.89
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+6% Synergy $1.64
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $12.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $5.37
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+5% Synergy $14.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.26
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $8.53
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.85
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.27
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.79
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $7.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Orcus, Prince of Undeath's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+18% Synergy $1.97
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+16% Synergy $1.89
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+13% Synergy $1.72
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+12% Synergy $2.83
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $4.47
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $21.30
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+9% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $6.56
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+6% Synergy $0.17
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+6% Synergy $3.46
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+5% Synergy $4.03
Kardur's Vicious Return Kardur's Vicious Return
+5% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $3.56
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $7.37
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $20.40
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $4.41
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.50
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $15.38
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $9.60
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+1% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $2.62
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
-1% Synergy $15.75
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Orcus, Prince of Undeath to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+9% Synergy $1.73
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.40
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+16% Synergy $3.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+13% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $49.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $1.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $1.62
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $19.45
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $3.74
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+7% Synergy $6.29
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.30
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.99
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $96.53
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.15
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.18
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.31
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-1% Synergy $0.89
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $9.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Séance Board Séance Board
+17% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.17
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.85
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-7% Synergy $0.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-17% Synergy $1.67

Lands

The mana base foundation for Orcus, Prince of Undeath decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+5% Synergy $9.94
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $26.07
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.17
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.21
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.92
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.24
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.15
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $4.86
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.17
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $22.42
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $5.10
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.35
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-7% Synergy $0.24
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $16.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.30
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-8% Synergy $6.60
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.29
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.69
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-9% Synergy $2.66
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $4.74
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-12% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-13% Synergy $0.28
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-20% Synergy $0.57

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