Murderous Redcap
The List SHM-192 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SHM-192
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana or red mana black mana or red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Dave Allsop
- Market price
- $1.29
What it does
When this creature enters, it deals damage equal to its power to any target.
Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Murderous Redcap first appeared as an uncommon card in the 2008 Shadowmoor expansion, a set centered on the dual-color themes of the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the set's darker, twisted interpretation of folklore, drawing upon the menacing redcap creatures of British mythology. Mechanically, it was engineered as a versatile tool for black and red decks, utilizing the persist keyword to return from the graveyard after dying, which made it a centerpiece for various combo strategies throughout its history.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures the creature's sinister aesthetic with a focus on dark, atmospheric tones typical of the Shadowmoor aesthetic. Upon its release, the card received significant attention from competitive players for its efficiency and synergy with sacrifice outlets. Its inclusion in The List—a curated rotation of older cards inserted into modern booster packs—serves to reintroduce the card to contemporary players while acknowledging its enduring legacy as a potent utility creature in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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