Magic: The Gathering

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

Commander 2016 37 • mythic

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 37
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Aaron Miller
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist represents a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering lore, depicting the famed Innistrad scientist whose obsession with reanimation pushed the boundaries of life and death. As a mythic creature from the Commander 2016 set, he is frequently sought by players for his unique political ability that encourages interaction by rewarding opponents for attacking one another.

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What it does

At the beginning of each player's end step, that player may draw a card if a player other than you lost life this turn.

Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)

"How does one become a self-taught genius? Naturally, it requires brains."

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Formats

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Tournament legality for Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set, a collection specifically designed for the popular multiplayer format of Magic: The Gathering. Within the lore of the game, Ludevic is a renowned but morally ambiguous scientist from the plane of Innistrad, known for his relentless pursuit of forbidden knowledge and his grotesque experiments. The card was created to serve as a legendary creature that encourages group-hug style gameplay, rewarding players for engaging in combat while keeping the flow of the game moving.

The artwork for the card was provided by Aaron Miller, who chose to depict the alchemist in a state of focused intensity, surrounded by the tools and remnants of his ghoulish practice. Miller’s design captures the gothic horror aesthetic that defines the Innistrad setting, utilizing a dark, moody color palette to emphasize the character's intellectual detachment from his own macabre creations. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile, if unconventional, commander choice, favored by players who prefer political maneuvering and resource management over direct aggression.

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Other printings

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Ludevic, Necro-AlchemistCommander Legends · #525 · mythic$1.36

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