Murderous Redcap
Ultimate Masters 217 • uncommon
- Set
- Ultimate Masters
- Collector number
- 217
- 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
- $2.71
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 first printed in the 2008 Shadowmoor set, designed as a thematic representation of the creature from British folklore known for dyeing its cap in the blood of its victims. The card features a persist mechanic, which allows it to return to the battlefield from the graveyard with a -1/-1 counter, reflecting its gruesome, recurring nature. The Ultimate Masters version, released in 2018 as part of a curated set focused on high-power gameplay, features updated framing and art that emphasizes the character's unsettling, manic energy.
The card's illustration for this iteration was created by artist Jesper Ejsing. His work was intended to capture the visceral and slightly macabre tone of the Shadowmoor plane, utilizing deep reds and stark shadows to make the creature appear both dangerous and unpredictable. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various formats, particularly those featuring combo-oriented decks, due to its ability to deal damage upon entering the battlefield and its resilience to removal.
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