Altar of the Wretched
Magic: The Gathering | Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Singles
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 10 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan |
| Available | 1 items |
| From | £0.58 |
| Type | Artifact // Creature — Skeleton Horror |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | £0.58 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Altar of the Wretched
Altar of the Wretched from Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is currently available from around £0.58. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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When this artifact enters, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power.
Craft with one or more creatures 
: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
// Back Face //
Wretched Bonemass's power and toughness are each equal to the total power of the exiled cards used to craft it.
This creature has flying as long as an exiled card used to craft it has flying. The same is true for first strike, double strike, deathtouch, haste, hexproof, indestructible, lifelink, menace, protection, reach, trample, and vigilance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Altar of the Wretched worth?
Altar of the Wretched is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.58 for Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Altar of the Wretched has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Altar of the Wretched legal in Commander?
Altar of the Wretched is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Altar of the Wretched legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Altar of the Wretched on the Reserved List?
No. Altar of the Wretched is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Altar of the Wretched in-game text?
In game, Altar of the Wretched is a Artifact // Creature — Skeleton Horror with text that starts: "When this artifact enters, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power.".
How popular is Altar of the Wretched in Commander decks?
Altar of the Wretched ranks #7,672 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Altar of the Wretched
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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