Unleash the Abyss with Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Orcus, Prince of Undeath stakes a commanding presence in any black-red deck, embodying the brutal essence of demon power in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This legendary creature arrives with flying and trample, ensuring it dominates the skies and crushes blockers below. The beauty of Orcus lies in the choice you wield upon its entry: either unleash a sweeping debuff that weakens all other creatures at the cost of your own life total, or resurrect a horde of fallen allies from your graveyard with haste to overwhelm opponents rapidly. This duality reflects Orcus’s role in the lore as a ruthless overlord of undeath, balancing sacrifice and resurgence with ruthless efficiency.
Players who enjoy graveyard recursion will find exceptional synergy between Orcus and cards that fill the graveyard quickly or benefit from creatures entering the battlefield, such as Fierce Guardianship or Reanimate. The extended art foil version not only captures the fearsome presence of this demon lord with striking detail but also adds a collectible flair for enthusiasts looking to enhance both gameplay and display aesthetics. Integrate Orcus into your decks to tilt the battlefield in your favor with strategic decisions that echo the thematic depth of the Forgotten Realms.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {X}{2}{B}{R}
- Card Type: Legendary Creature
- Subtypes: Demon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Flying, trample
When Orcus, Prince of Undeath enters the battlefield, 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. - Power / Toughness: 5/3