Quick Answer

Faceless Butcher is a uncommon Creature — Nightmare Horror from DMR (DMR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Faceless Butcher MTG card

Faceless Butcher

Creature — Nightmare Horror

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile another target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DMR DMR 🎨 Daren Bader

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faceless Butcher? Basics

Faceless Butcher is a Creature — Nightmare Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile another target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control."

How much mana does Faceless Butcher cost to cast? Basics

Faceless Butcher has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Faceless Butcher's mana cost of {2}{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.

Faceless Butcher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Faceless Butcher's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile another target creature. When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to the battlefield under its owner's control."

What is the current price of Faceless Butcher? Pricing

The current market price for Faceless Butcher is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Faceless Butcher? Pricing

You can purchase Faceless Butcher 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.

Faceless Butcher normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.12

Is Faceless Butcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Faceless Butcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Faceless Butcher legal in Modern? Legality

Faceless Butcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Faceless Butcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Faceless Butcher 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 Faceless Butcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Faceless Butcher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Faceless Butcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Faceless Butcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Faceless Butcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Faceless Butcher 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 Faceless Butcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Faceless Butcher is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Faceless Butcher from? Details

This printing of Faceless Butcher is from DMR (DMR), with collector number 84.

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

What is Faceless Butcher's rarity? Details

Faceless Butcher is a uncommon card in DMR.

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

Who illustrated Faceless Butcher? Details

Faceless Butcher was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Faceless Butcher's power and toughness? Details

Faceless Butcher is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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