Magic: The Gathering

Executioner's Capsule

Commander 2016 109 • common

Set: Commander 2016
Collector number: 109
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Black
Artist: Warren Mahy
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Executioner's Capsule serves as a versatile removal tool that rewards players for managing their resources and color availability. As a common card within its set, it provides a functional and accessible way to interact with the board while maintaining the strategic depth expected in its format.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana black mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target nonblack creature.

There is always a moment of trepidation before opening a message capsule, for fear of the judgment that might be contained within.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Executioner's Capsule was originally printed in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, designed to fit the mechanical themes of the Grixis shard, which emphasized sacrifice and graveyard utility. It represents a piece of equipment used by the necromancers of the plane, serving as a tactical removal tool that functions by consuming other resources. The card's inclusion in Commander 2016 provided a reprint for a format that highly values artifacts that offer utility and repeated interaction.

The illustration by Nils Hamm captures the grim, macabre aesthetic of the Grixis environment. Hamm is known for his atmospheric and painterly style, often depicting fantasy creatures and magical objects with a focus on lighting and texture. His design for the capsule emphasizes its sinister purpose through dark, ethereal wisps and a skeletal appearance, grounding it firmly within the lore of a world dominated by decay.

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Other printings

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