The Butcher's Cleaver (Innistrad #217) is an Uncommon Artifact Equipment from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Gothic horror-themed expansion.
Butcher's Cleaver
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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The Butcher's Cleaver, identified by card number 217, is an Uncommon Artifact Equipment from the Magic: The Gathering Innistrad expansion released in 2011. Designed by Jason Felix, this card serves as a powerful support piece for Human-centric strategies. As an Equipment, it allows players to attach the artifact to a creature, granting that unit a significant +3/+0 power boost. Furthermore, if the equipped creature is a Human, it gains the lifelink ability, allowing the controller to gain life whenever that creature deals damage. This dual functionality makes the Butcher's Cleaver a versatile addition to decks focused on aggressive Human tribes. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Innistrad set or to build competitive decks centered around Human synergy. The Innistrad block remains a beloved era in Magic history for its dark, gothic aesthetic and unique mechanics. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the game, finding specific cards like Butcher's Cleaver helps complete your library. Browse our catalog to find this essential equipment card for your next tournament or collection display.
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Butcher's Cleaver
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jason Felix
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English
{3}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +3/+0. As long as equipped creature is a Human, it has lifelink. Equip {3}
Outside the safety of Thraben, there is little distinction between tool and weapon.