Quick Answer

Rotcrown Ghoul is a common Creature — Zombie from AVR (AVR) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rotcrown Ghoul MTG card

Rotcrown Ghoul

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

When this creature dies, target player mills five cards.

"Don't look into its eyes. It's thinking things no dead thing should think." —Captain Eberhart

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 5.0 AVR AVR 🎨 Dave Kendall
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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Cardmarket
€0.29
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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rotcrown Ghoul? Basics

Rotcrown Ghoul is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, target player mills five cards."

How much mana does Rotcrown Ghoul cost to cast? Basics

Rotcrown Ghoul has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Rotcrown Ghoul's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Rotcrown Ghoul has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Rotcrown Ghoul's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, target player mills five cards."

What is the current price of Rotcrown Ghoul? Pricing

The current market price for Rotcrown Ghoul is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Rotcrown Ghoul? Pricing

You can purchase Rotcrown Ghoul 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.

Rotcrown Ghoul normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.18

Is Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rotcrown Ghoul in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Modern? Legality

Rotcrown Ghoul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rotcrown Ghoul 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 Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rotcrown Ghoul in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Legacy? Legality

Rotcrown Ghoul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Vintage? Legality

Rotcrown Ghoul 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 Rotcrown Ghoul legal in Pauper? Legality

Rotcrown Ghoul 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 Rotcrown Ghoul from? Details

This printing of Rotcrown Ghoul is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 72.

Rotcrown Ghoul may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rotcrown Ghoul's rarity? Details

Rotcrown Ghoul is a common card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Rotcrown Ghoul? Details

Rotcrown Ghoul was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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

What is Rotcrown Ghoul's power and toughness? Details

Rotcrown Ghoul is a 3/3 creature.

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

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