Butcher Ghoul
Avacyn Restored 89 • common
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 89
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Without a mind, it doesn't fear death. Without a soul, it doesn't mind killing.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Butcher Ghoul was introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set Avacyn Restored, a block centered on themes of gothic horror, redemption, and the return of the archangel Avacyn to the plane of Innistrad. As a creature card representing the undead, it was designed to emphasize the set's graveyard-focused mechanics, specifically the undying keyword, which allowed creatures to return to the battlefield stronger after their initial demise.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a legendary comic book illustrator best known for his work on The Sandman series. Dringenberg brought a stark, visceral aesthetic to the piece, capturing the decayed, unsettling nature of Innistrad’s ghouls. The design was well-received by players for its efficiency in Limited formats, where its resilience made it a reliable defensive tool during the block’s draft environment.
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