Magic: The Gathering

Kheru Mind-Eater

Commander 2017 17 • rare

Set: Commander 2017
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Igor Kieryluk
Market price: $0.70

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Market

What it's worth

$0.70market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.65 – $0.73 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card, the Kheru Mind-Eater serves as a unique tactical tool that allows a player to exile an opponent's hand and then use those stolen resources as their own. Its ability to turn an adversary's strategy against them makes it a compelling and disruptive addition for those looking to control the flow of a game.

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Card face

What it does

Menace

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player exiles a card from their hand face down.

You may look at cards exiled with this creature, and you may play lands and cast spells from among those cards.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Kheru Mind-Eater was released in 2017 as part of the Commander 2017 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, specifically featured in the Draconic Domination preconstructed deck. The card is a creature representing the Kheru, a faction associated with the Sultai Brood from the plane of Tarkir. This card was designed to function within the commander format, utilizing mechanics that emphasize resource theft and strategic disruption, reflecting the ruthless nature of its faction lore.

The illustration for the card was created by artist Nils Hamm, known for his distinct, atmospheric, and often ethereal approach to fantasy art. Hamm’s design for the Mind-Eater centers on the grim, necromantic aesthetic of the Sultai, employing dark, moody palettes to convey the creature's ability to strip memories and resources from opponents. Within the broader context of the set, it was received as a functional, flavorful inclusion that rewarded players for interacting directly with an opponent's hand.

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About

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