Magic: The Gathering

Acolyte of Xathrid

Magic 2010 83 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 83
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Chris Rahn
Market price: $0.12

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$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.12 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the Magic 2010 core set, the Acolyte of Xathrid represents the fundamental design shift Wizards of the Coast took that year to refresh the game's identity. Its art by Chris Rahn captures the dark, ritualistic aesthetic of black mana, serving as a functional piece of Magic's history that illustrates how base-level mechanics support the broader themes of the set.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana black mana, tap: Target player loses 1 life.

Like all priests, she gives her blessings only to those truly worthy of them.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Acolyte of Xathrid across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Acolyte of Xathrid was released in 2009 as part of the Magic 2010 core set, a milestone release for Wizards of the Coast that marked the first time a core set included new cards alongside reprints, rather than consisting entirely of older material. Designed to integrate into the evolving mechanics of the game, the card reflects the dark, gothic aesthetic of the Xathrid cult, a recurring thematic element within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse representing necromantic practitioners of the afterlife.

The card's striking illustration was rendered by artist Chris Rahn, whose work became a cornerstone of modern Magic art. Rahn opted for a moody, high-contrast composition that emphasizes the character's unsettling connection to the undead. The piece was well-received by players and art critics alike for its evocative atmosphere, helping to establish Rahn as a prominent figure in the hobby's visual evolution during the transition into the modern era of the game.

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