Butcher of Malakir

Description

The Butcher of Malakir is a Rare creature card numbered 75 in the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2011 set. Released in 2011, this Commander preconstructed deck product established a distinct identity for the format, and this card serves as a central piece of its vampire tribal theme. Illustrated by Jason Chan, the card depicts a formidable vampire warrior that commands attention on the battlefield. As a Creature — Vampire Warrior with a mana value of 7, the Butcher of Malakir requires a significant investment of resources to cast, reflecting its powerful impact on the game. Its mana cost is {5}{B}{B}, and it possesses a power and toughness of 5/4. The card features the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers and strike directly at opponents or their planeswalkers. The primary mechanic of the Butcher of Malakir revolves around sacrifice and board control. Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent must sacrifice a creature of their choice. This ability creates a continuous pressure on opponents, forcing them to manage their own resources carefully while you leverage the card's presence to clear the board. The flavor text, "His verdict is always guilty. His sentence is always death," reinforces the card's aggressive and unforgiving nature. The Butcher of Malakir is a Rare Vampire Warrior creature from the Commander 2011 set. This card is card number 75 in the Commander 2011 set. The card features a mana value of 7 and a power/toughness of 5/4. Its rules text grants flying and causes each opponent to sacrifice a creature when this or another creature you control dies.