Butcher of the Horde
Khans of Tarkir Promos 168s • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir Promos
- Collector number
- 168s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · White
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
Sacrifice another creature: This creature gains your choice of vigilance, lifelink, or haste until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Butcher of the Horde was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This specific version is a promotional printing featuring alternate art by Karl Kopinski, distributed through the Wizards Play Network to players participating in specialized tournament events. The card reflects the brutal, wedge-colored philosophy of the Mardu Horde, a faction inspired by historical nomadic warrior cultures that prioritize aggression and sacrifice to gain mechanical advantages on the battlefield.
Karl Kopinski, known for his gritty and highly textured illustrative style, was commissioned to capture the visceral nature of the Mardu leadership. His design focuses on the imposing silhouette of the orc warrior, emphasizing the warlord’s status through dynamic lighting and fierce detailing. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency in competitive formats at the time, particularly in aggressive red-white-black deck archetypes, cementing its place as a recognizable icon of the Tarkir block's design identity.
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