Quick Answer

Patient Zero is a rare Creature — Zombie from YMID (YMID) costing {1}{B}.

Patient Zero MTG card

Patient Zero

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Lifelink Damage isn't removed from creatures your opponents control during cleanup steps.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YMID YMID 🎨 Peter Polach
Lifelink

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patient Zero? Basics

Patient Zero is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Lifelink Damage isn't removed from creatures your opponents control during cleanup steps."

How much mana does Patient Zero cost to cast? Basics

Patient Zero has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Patient Zero's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Patient Zero has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Patient Zero's current oracle text is: "Lifelink Damage isn't removed from creatures your opponents control during cleanup steps."

What is the current price of Patient Zero? Pricing

Price data for Patient Zero is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Patient Zero? Pricing

You can purchase Patient Zero from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Patient Zero legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Patient Zero legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Patient Zero legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Patient Zero legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Patient Zero legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Patient Zero legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Patient Zero legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Patient Zero in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Patient Zero from? Details

This printing of Patient Zero is from YMID (YMID), with collector number 29.

Patient Zero may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Patient Zero's rarity? Details

Patient Zero is a rare card in YMID.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Patient Zero? Details

Patient Zero was illustrated by Peter Polach.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Patient Zero's power and toughness? Details

Patient Zero is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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