Magic: The Gathering

Undead Alchemist

Midnight Hunt Commander 105 • rare

Set: Midnight Hunt Commander
Collector number: 105
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Michael C. Hayes
Market price: $0.76

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Market

What it's worth

$0.76market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.74 – $1.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card features a unique mechanic that turns mill into a engine for battlefield advantage, forcing opponents to rethink the consequences of losing cards from their library. It stands out in this set for its ability to create zombie tokens, making it a compelling centerpiece for players who favor graveyard-focused strategies.

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Card face

What it does

If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards.

Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Undead Alchemist was originally printed as a rare in the 2011 Innistrad set and was later reprinted as part of the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander series in 2021. The card represents the macabre intersection of science and necromancy central to the gothic horror themes of the Innistrad plane. Its design centers on the unique milling mechanic that replaces standard creature destruction with the creation of zombie tokens, reflecting the alchemist's goal of recycling death into a tireless, undead workforce.

The artwork for this specific iteration was crafted to emphasize the eerie, blue-tinted atmosphere of the set. By tasking the artist with visualizing a rogue scientist operating in the dim, foggy environment of a graveyard, Wizards of the Coast aimed to bridge the gap between classic monster tropes and the intricate engine-building gameplay that defines Commander format strategies. The card has since become a staple for players building Dimir-colored graveyard synergy decks due to its ability to simultaneously disrupt opponents and generate a formidable board presence.

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Other printings

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