CARD DISCOVERY
Archnemesis
What can you build with Archnemesis?
Enchant opponent Whenever you attack enchanted player, that player loses 2 life. You draw a card and gain 2 life. Whenever a player attacks you, you may attach this Aura to that player.
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IN COMMANDER
Archnemesis at a glance
- Commander
- Legal
- Colour identity
- Blue and Black
- What it does
- Auras, card draw, life gain
- Popularity
- #11,417 on EDHREC
- Mana cost
- {1}{U}{B}
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2026 · 2 printings
- Artist
- Riccardo Federici
Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.
CARD OVERVIEW
Archnemesis
Enchant opponent Whenever you attack enchanted player, that player loses 2 life. You draw a card and gain 2 life. Whenever a player attacks you, you may attach this Aura to that player.
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FAQ
Questions about Archnemesis
What does Archnemesis do?
Enchant opponent Whenever you attack enchanted player, that player loses 2 life. You draw a card and gain 2 life. Whenever a player attacks you, you may attach this Aura to that player.
Is Archnemesis legal in Commander?
Yes, Archnemesis is legal in Commander.
What colour identity is Archnemesis?
Blue and Black. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.
Which commanders work with Archnemesis?
Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Y'shtola, Night's Blessed, Kenrith, the Returned King, Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator and Zur, Eternal Schemer.
What cards are similar to Archnemesis?
Cards that do a similar job include Parasitic Impetus, Steel of the Godhead, Curiosity and Spirit Link.
Can I see what I can build with Archnemesis?
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