Karador, Ghost Chieftain
Commander Masters 581 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 581
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green · White
- Artist
- Todd Lockwood
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each creature card in your graveyard.
Once during each of your turns, you may cast a creature spell from your graveyard.
"Death tried to uncrown me. But now I return, king of a greater realm."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karador, Ghost Chieftain was originally introduced in the 2011 Commander product line as the face of the Counterpunch deck. Designed as a graveyard-centric commander, the card mechanics encourage players to sacrifice their own creatures to gain value, reflecting Karador's lore as a spirit-wreathed leader who commands the souls of the fallen from the Abzan Houses. The character is deeply rooted in the aesthetic of the Tarkir plane, emphasizing the themes of endurance and ancestral respect that define that region's culture.
This particular version appeared in the 2023 Commander Masters set as collector number 581. The design utilizes the etched foil treatment, a process that highlights the card's intricate borders and illustrative details without the high-gloss finish of traditional foil cards. By reprinting iconic legendary creatures from across Magic: The Gathering's history, the set aimed to provide players with visually distinct options for their decks, receiving positive reception from the community for its blend of functional utility and premium presentation.
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