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Rottenheart Ghoul is a common Creature — Zombie from SOI (SOI) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rottenheart Ghoul MTG card

Rottenheart Ghoul

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

When this creature dies, target player discards a card.

"To die failing to save a loved one is just so sad—or, more to the point, pathetic." —Liliana Vess

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Dave Kendall

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rottenheart Ghoul? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, target player discards a card."

How much mana does Rottenheart Ghoul cost to cast? Basics

Rottenheart Ghoul has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Rottenheart Ghoul's mana cost of {3}{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.

Rottenheart Ghoul 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.

Rottenheart Ghoul's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, target player discards a card."

What is the current price of Rottenheart Ghoul? Pricing

The current market price for Rottenheart Ghoul is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Rottenheart Ghoul? Pricing

You can purchase Rottenheart 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.

Rottenheart Ghoul normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.29

Is Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Modern? Legality

Rottenheart Ghoul is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rottenheart 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 Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rottenheart Ghoul is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Legacy? Legality

Rottenheart Ghoul is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Vintage? Legality

Rottenheart 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 Rottenheart Ghoul legal in Pauper? Legality

Rottenheart 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 Rottenheart Ghoul from? Details

This printing of Rottenheart Ghoul is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 132.

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

What is Rottenheart Ghoul's rarity? Details

Rottenheart Ghoul is a common card in SOI.

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

Who illustrated Rottenheart Ghoul? Details

Rottenheart 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 Rottenheart Ghoul's power and toughness? Details

Rottenheart Ghoul is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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