Butcher of Malakir
Commander 2011 75 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 75
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.35
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Butcher of Malakir on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Butcher of Malakir first appeared in the Worldwake expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2010 before being reprinted in the 2011 Commander product line. Designed as a powerful black creature with the 'grave pact' style effect, it was intended to capitalize on the sacrifice-themed mechanics that define the color's identity. The card represents a vampire highborn from the Zendikar plane, emphasizing the brutal, resource-draining nature of the setting’s vampiric society.
The artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who sought to capture the character's imposing and predatory stature. Kieryluk’s design features dark, gothic aesthetics meant to convey the Butcher’s role as a commander of the bloodchiefs. Upon release, the card was widely received by the Commander community as a staple for attrition-based strategies, valued for its ability to force opponents to sacrifice their own boards whenever a player's creature dies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Butcher of Malakir
Butcher of Malakir is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2011 75 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Butcher of Malakir on collecto.rs?
Butcher of Malakir doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Butcher of Malakir?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Butcher of Malakir catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Butcher of Malakir is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
