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Butcher of Malakir is a rare Creature — Vampire Warrior from C14 (C14) costing {5}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.37 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Butcher of Malakir MTG card

Butcher of Malakir

Creature — Vampire Warrior

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.

His verdict is always guilty. His sentence is always death.

Card Stats

5/4 rare CMC: 7.0 C14 C14 🎨 Jason Chan
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.37
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$0.79
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€0.34
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (14 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butcher of Malakir? Basics

Butcher of Malakir is a Creature — Vampire Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice."

How much mana does Butcher of Malakir cost to cast? Basics

Butcher of Malakir has a mana cost of {5}{B}{B}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Butcher of Malakir's mana cost of {5}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Butcher of Malakir has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Butcher of Malakir's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Butcher of Malakir? Pricing

The current market price for Butcher of Malakir is approximately $0.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Butcher of Malakir? Pricing

You can purchase Butcher of Malakir from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Butcher of Malakir in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Modern? Legality

Butcher of Malakir is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Butcher of Malakir is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Butcher of Malakir in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Legacy? Legality

Butcher of Malakir is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Vintage? Legality

Butcher of Malakir is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Butcher of Malakir legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Butcher of Malakir in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Butcher of Malakir from? Details

This printing of Butcher of Malakir is from C14 (C14), with collector number 138.

Butcher of Malakir may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Butcher of Malakir's rarity? Details

Butcher of Malakir is a rare card in C14.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Butcher of Malakir? Details

Butcher of Malakir was illustrated by Jason Chan.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Butcher of Malakir's power and toughness? Details

Butcher of Malakir is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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