Magic: The Gathering

Putrefy

Commander Anthology Volume II 164 • uncommon

Set: Commander Anthology Volume II
Collector number: 164
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black · Green
Artist: Igor Kieryluk
Market price: $0.22

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.20 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from a specific anthology set, Putrefy serves as a functional and versatile tool for players needing to address both artifacts and creatures. Its ability to destroy a target with a restriction on regeneration makes it a reliable staple for controlling the board during a game.

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What it does

Destroy target artifact or creature. It can't be regenerated.

"We are all decaying, always in a state of near-death. One moment without breath and we begin to break down."— Cevraya, Golgari shaman

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Putrefy was originally introduced in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set, representing the Golgari Swarm, one of the ten iconic guilds of the plane. This specific printing comes from Commander Anthology Volume II, a 2018 boxed set designed to make powerful, previously released preconstructed Commander decks available to a new wave of players, featuring updated card frames and the set symbols of their origin.

The card's design, illustrated by Matt Cavotta, depicts the visceral decay central to the Golgari philosophy of life, death, and rebirth. Cavotta aimed to capture the intersection of natural decomposition and magical corruption, utilizing the Golgari guild's signature green and black mana identity. The card is highly regarded by players for its versatility as a removal spell, effectively addressing both artifacts and creatures.

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