What is the Exploit mechanic on Silumgar Butcher?

Exploit allows you to sacrifice a creature when Silumgar Butcher enters the battlefield. When this happens, you can target an opponent's creature and give it -3/-3 until the end of turn, weakening their board presence significantly.

Is Silumgar Butcher part of the Dragons of Tarkir set?

Yes, Silumgar Butcher is card number 122 in the Dragons of Tarkir (DTK) expansion, released in 2015. It is a common foil card featuring the Zombie and Djinn creature types.

Who is the artist for the Silumgar Butcher card?

The artwork for Silumgar Butcher was created by Dave Kendall, who illustrated many cards for the Dragons of Tarkir block, capturing the distinct aesthetic of that era.

Back to Browse

Marketplace

About This Card

Collect the Silumgar Butcher foil card (DTK #122) from Magic: The Gathering's Dragons of Tarkir set. This Zombie Djinn features the Exploit mechanic and is a staple for Tarkir block completionists.

Silumgar Butcher

2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Dragons of Tarkir

2015 Magic: The Gathering Dragons of Tarkir

No Listings Available

No listings available right now.

Browse Similar

Price History

Product Overview

Description

The Silumgar Butcher stands out in the Dragons of Tarkir expansion as a potent black creature that leverages the Exploit mechanic to disrupt opponents. Released in 2015 as card number 122, this foil version of the Zombie Djinn appeals to both competitive players and set builders looking to complete the DTK block. Collectors often seek this treatment for its shimmering finish and its role in various strategies that rely on sacrificing creatures for temporary board control. Whether you are drafting a new deck or expanding your Tarkir collection, adding the Silumgar Butcher to your inventory provides a strong foundation for black-based gameplay. The interplay between the card's stats and its ability to weaken enemy creatures makes it a versatile addition to any collection focused on the Dragons of Tarkir era.

Seller Action

Have one of these to sell?

We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.

Product Specs

Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2015

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Dragons of Tarkir

Card Number

#122

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Featured

Silumgar Butcher

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Common

Artist

Dave Kendall

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{4}{B}

Type

Creature — Zombie Djinn

Power / Toughness

3 / 3

Color

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Exploit (When this creature enters, you may sacrifice a creature.) When this creature exploits a creature, target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn.

Silumgar takes pride in the diversity of his sibsig.