Necromancer's Covenant
Necromancer's Covenant Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Necromancer's Covenant is $0.58 (C15 #229), and the most expensive is $9.41 (ARB #82, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.71, up 22.4% over 7 days, up 16.4% over 30 days, down 1.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.89 (2025).
Necromancer's Covenant Printings & Prices
Necromancer's Covenant has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Necromancer's Covenant: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for ARB #82 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #82 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #82 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #82 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #229 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
Necromancer's Covenant Rules Text & Legality
When this enchantment enters, exile all creature cards from target player's graveyard, then create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token for each card exiled this way.
Zombies you control have lifelink.
Necromancer's Covenant is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Necromancer's Covenant Rulings
- May 1, 2009 Necromancer’s Covenant grants lifelink to all Zombies you control, not just the tokens put onto the battlefield with its first ability.
- May 1, 2009 The Zombie tokens are put onto the battlefield under your control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Necromancer's Covenant has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C15 #229 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| ARB #82 | 2009-04-30 | Rare | Standard |
| ARB #82 | 2009-04-30 | Rare | Standard |
C15 #229 
ARB #82 Necromancer's Covenant in Commander
Necromancer's Covenant is the #14,918 most-played card on EDHREC, down 213 places over the last 30 days.
Necromancer's Covenant FAQ
How much is Necromancer's Covenant worth?
Necromancer's Covenant is worth about $0.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.58 to $9.41 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Necromancer's Covenant legal in Commander?
Yes — Necromancer's Covenant is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Necromancer's Covenant been reprinted?
Yes — Necromancer's Covenant has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Necromancer's Covenant cheap?
Necromancer's Covenant trades at about $0.71 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,918 on EDHREC).