Apprentice Necromancer
Apprentice Necromancer Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Apprentice Necromancer is $0.85 (PLST #UMA-84), and the most expensive is $58.91 (UDS #51, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.85, down 3.4% over 7 days, down 2.3% over 30 days, up 2.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.15 (2026).
Apprentice Necromancer Printings & Prices
Apprentice Necromancer has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Apprentice Necromancer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $45.00 cash for UDS #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | UDS #51 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #51 | Foil | $45.00 | $89.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #51 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #84 | Foil | $1.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #84 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| starcitygames | UMA #84 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | UDS #51 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #51 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #51 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #UMA-84 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
Apprentice Necromancer Rules Text & Legality
{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. That creature gains haste. At the beginning of the next end step, sacrifice it.
Apprentice Necromancer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Apprentice Necromancer Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 Apprentice Necromancer can’t be the target of its own ability. This is because targets are chosen for activated abilities before costs (such as “Sacrifice Apprentice Necromancer”) are paid.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Apprentice Necromancer has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #UMA-84 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #84 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #84 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C17 #97 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #51 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #51 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #UMA-84 
UMA #84 
C17 #97 
UDS #51 Apprentice Necromancer in Commander
Apprentice Necromancer is the #4,655 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.
Apprentice Necromancer FAQ
How much is Apprentice Necromancer worth?
Apprentice Necromancer is worth about $0.85 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.85 to $58.91 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Apprentice Necromancer legal in Commander?
Yes — Apprentice Necromancer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Apprentice Necromancer been reprinted?
Yes — Apprentice Necromancer has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Apprentice Necromancer cheap?
Apprentice Necromancer trades at about $0.85 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.