Butcher of Malakir
Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi 47 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 47
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
His verdict is always guilty. His sentence is always death.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Butcher of Malakir was introduced in the 2010 release Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi, a product designed to showcase the thematic conflict between the adventuring plane of Zendikar and the encroaching cosmic horror of the Eldrazi. The card represents a vampire from the Malakir region, reflecting the set's narrative focus on the political and martial struggles of the plane's inhabitants. Its inclusion in this deck provided players with a powerful finisher that underscored the aggressive, sacrifice-oriented playstyle associated with the black-aligned forces of the deck.
Jason Chan, a prominent fantasy illustrator, was responsible for the card’s striking visual design. He sought to capture the visceral and imposing nature of the vampire, utilizing high-contrast lighting and an emphasis on the character's predatory stance. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its potent 'Grave Pact' style effect, which forced opponents to sacrifice creatures, making it a staple in casual Commander formats and a memorable example of Zendikar’s dark aesthetic.
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