Butcher Ghoul
The List INR-99 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- INR-99
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
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 DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Butcher Ghoul was originally introduced in the 2012 Dark Ascension expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed to highlight the macabre and gothic themes of the Innistrad block. The card mechanic, undying, was intended to represent the relentless, reanimated nature of the creatures inhabiting this horror-inspired setting. Its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs, reflects its status as a functional and thematic touchstone for graveyard-focused strategies.
The artwork for Butcher Ghoul was created by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to the game known for his distinctive, painterly style. Hamm focused on emphasizing the grotesque texture and decaying physiology of the undead to evoke a sense of visceral dread. Upon release, the card was well-received by limited-format players for its efficiency as a recursive blocker, cementing its reputation as a reliable utility creature within its design space.
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