Quick Answer

Undead Butler is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from DBL (DBL) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $1.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Undead Butler MTG card

Undead Butler

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.) When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Néstor Ossandón Leal
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.34
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$3.35
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.95
Normal
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Cardmarket
€2.00
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Undead Butler? Basics

Undead Butler is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.) When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Undead Butler cost to cast? Basics

Undead Butler has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Undead Butler's mana cost of {1}{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.

Undead Butler has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Undead Butler's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, mill three cards. (Put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.) When this creature dies, you may exile it. When you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Undead Butler? Pricing

The current market price for Undead Butler is approximately $1.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.95 EUR.

Where can I buy Undead Butler? Pricing

You can purchase Undead Butler 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.

Undead Butler normal: $1.34 | foil: $3.35

Is Undead Butler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Butler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Undead Butler legal in Modern? Legality

Undead Butler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Undead Butler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Undead Butler 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 Undead Butler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Undead Butler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Undead Butler legal in Legacy? Legality

Undead Butler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Undead Butler legal in Vintage? Legality

Undead Butler 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 Undead Butler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Undead Butler 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 Undead Butler from? Details

This printing of Undead Butler is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 400.

Undead Butler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Undead Butler's rarity? Details

Undead Butler is a uncommon card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Undead Butler? Details

Undead Butler was illustrated by Néstor Ossandón Leal.

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

What is Undead Butler's power and toughness? Details

Undead Butler is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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