Butcher of Malakir
Worldwake 53 • rare
- Set
- Worldwake
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.46
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 released in 2010 as part of the Worldwake set, the second expansion in the Zendikar block for Magic: The Gathering. The card was conceptualized within the context of Zendikar's 'land-focused' mechanics, specifically featuring the keyword ability Annihilator, which was central to the set's Eldrazi-themed narrative. The design intent was to provide a high-impact, late-game threat for black mana decks that could force opponents into unfavorable sacrifices while maintaining board presence.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by illustrator Jason Chan, who employed a dark, ominous aesthetic to capture the imposing nature of a vampire high-ranking official. Chan’s work on this piece is noted for its dramatic lighting and the figure's regal but predatory stance, which helped define the visual language of the Zendikar vampires. Upon release, the card gained a reputation as a potent powerhouse in Commander and casual formats due to its ability to swing the momentum of a game through forced attrition.
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