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
- $0.97
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 was originally released in the 2008 Shadowmoor expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing from British folklore, the creature design reflects the sinister nature of redcaps, which are malevolent faerie beings from the border country between England and Scotland. In the game's mechanics, the card utilizes the persist keyword to represent the creature's relentless, unkillable nature, aligning the card's competitive utility with its thematic roots as a creature that refuses to stay dead.
The artwork, created by Dave Allsop, emphasizes the dark, whimsical aesthetic prevalent in the Shadowmoor setting. Allsop utilized a palette and style that highlights the brutal and mischievous character of the creature, fitting within the set's focus on a corrupted, twilight version of the plane of Lorwyn. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various formats, particularly due to its synergy with sacrifice-based strategies, securing its place as a recognizable and functional piece of the game's broader history.
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