What does the Cadaver Imp do in Magic: The Gathering?

The Cadaver Imp is a black Imp creature with Flying. When it enters the battlefield, you may return a target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. This ability allows players to recycle creatures they have previously lost, providing resource advantage in longer games.

Is the Cadaver Imp from Commander Masters a foil card?

The 2023 Commander Masters release includes a foil version of the Cadaver Imp. This print treatment features a reflective finish that distinguishes it from the standard non-foil prints found in other sets, appealing to collectors who value aesthetic variations.

What is the mana cost of the Cadaver Imp?

The Cadaver Imp has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, totaling three mana. It is a black creature with a mana value of three, making it relatively inexpensive to cast while offering immediate board presence through its Flying ability.

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The 2023 Commander Masters Cadaver Imp foil card (CMM #141) is a black creature with flying that returns a target card from your graveyard to your hand upon entering the battlefield.

Cadaver Imp

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters

2023 Magic: The Gathering Commander Masters

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.14

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.14Sep 16, 2026	Guide Estimate	-12.5%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.14, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 16, 2026Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.14 to $0.16 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -12.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.14Sep 16, 2026
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Guide Estimate
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-12.5%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.14, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 16, 2026Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.14 to $0.16 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 16, 2026: -12.5%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Sep 16, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Description

The Cadaver Imp, numbered 141 in the 2023 Commander Masters set, is a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape. Released under the CMM set code, this foil version of the creature card offers a striking visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the intricate finishes characteristic of the Commander Masters product line. Gameplay mechanics define the enduring value of this card. As a three-mana black Imp, the Cadaver Imp boasts the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers. Its primary utility lies in its triggered ability: when it enters the battlefield, you may return a target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. This recursion effect makes it a functional tool for deck builders seeking to leverage their graveyards, a core theme in the Commander format where long games and resource management are paramount. Collector interest in the Commander Masters Cadaver Imp often stems from its role within the set's design philosophy. Commander Masters was created specifically to provide powerful, pre-approved cards for the Commander format, focusing on fun and interaction rather than competitive restrictions. The foil treatment adds a layer of desirability for those who seek aesthetic variety in their collections. Whether you are building a new deck around graveyard synergy or simply expanding your library of black creatures, this card represents a solid piece of modern Magic history.

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