Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos 229a • rare
- Set
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
- Collector number
- 229a
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana 2 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Andrew Mar
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying, trample
When Orcus enters, choose one —
• Each other creature gets -X/-X until end of turn. You lose X life.
• Return up to X target creature cards with total mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. They gain haste until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Orcus, Prince of Undeath on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Orcus, Prince of Undeath (229a) was released in 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, which marked the first time the game integrated official Dungeons & Dragons lore into its card pool. This specific card, a borderless promo variant, was designed to emphasize the legendary status of the character, a powerful demon prince who rules the abyssal layer of Thanatos. The art was commissioned from illustrator Lucas Graciano, who focused on capturing the character's signature skull-tipped wand and his imposing presence as a master of necromancy.
The card was received as a high-utility piece in Commander and Cube formats, praised for its flexibility as both a board wiper and a graveyard recursion engine. Its design represents a bridge between traditional Magic mechanics and the Dungeons & Dragons narrative, where Orcus is a major antagonist. By providing a borderless treatment for this promo, Wizards of the Coast sought to appeal to players who appreciate the aesthetic depth of high-fantasy illustration, situating the card within a broader effort to introduce D&D creatures to a wider tabletop audience.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Orcus, Prince of Undeath is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos 229a • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Orcus, Prince of Undeath on collecto.rs?
Orcus, Prince of Undeath doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Orcus, Prince of Undeath?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Orcus, Prince of Undeath catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Orcus, Prince of Undeath is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
