Magic: The Gathering

Hell's Caretaker

The List A25-92 • rare

Set: The List
Collector number: A25-92
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.55

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Market

What it's worth

$0.55market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.54 – $0.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card from The List is a prized find for those who appreciate the dark, detailed aesthetic brought to life by its artist. As a rare inclusion, it serves as a sophisticated focal point for collectors who value both the unique curation of its set and the striking visual character it contributes to a collection.

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Card face

What it does

tap, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your upkeep.

"The rules are clear. If you want to leave, you need only convince another to take your place."

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Hell's Caretaker was originally released in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering set Legends. As one of the early graveyard-reanimation creatures in the game, it was designed to force players into a resource-management loop where a creature must be sacrificed to return another from the graveyard to the battlefield. The design reflects the high-risk, high-reward philosophy inherent to the black mana color identity during the game's formative years.

The version included in 'The List'—a rotating pool of cards curated by Wizards of the Coast for inclusion in Set Boosters—features the striking, macabre illustration by Greg Staples. Staples, a long-time contributor to the game, is known for his atmospheric and painterly approach, which highlights the gothic horror themes central to the card's visual identity. Its inclusion in 'The List' serves as a way to maintain accessibility for older, iconic designs within contemporary gameplay environments.

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About

About Hell's Caretaker

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