Corpse Churn, card number 83 from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch set. This common instant offers players a powerful mill effect to manipulate their graveyard and hand.
Corpse Churn
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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| Raw / Ungraded | $0.07 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
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Price evidenceEstimate: $0.07, based on Guide Estimate.
Source Observation Date Unavailable Captured Sep 12, 2026Automatic repricing remains unavailable because there are too few comparable observations.Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.07 to $0.07 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
Corpse Churn stands as a notable inclusion in the 2016 Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Identified as card number 83, this common instant card provides a distinct gameplay mechanic that appeals to collectors who appreciate strategic depth within the game's history. Designed by artist Magali Villeneuve, the card is recognized by its set code OGW, marking its place within this era of the trading card game. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, understanding the utility of cards like Corpse Churn adds value to the hobby beyond simple aesthetics. The card functions as an instant with a mana cost of two, allowing players to mill three cards from their library into their graveyard. Crucially, it offers the option to return a creature card from the graveyard back to the hand, creating a cycle of resource management that defines its role in gameplay. This mechanic allows for flexible decision-making, making it a subject of interest for those studying the game's design evolution during the Oath of the Gatewatch period. Whether you are building a themed collection of instant cards or focusing on the Oath of the Gatewatch set, Corpse Churn represents a key component of that era's strategic landscape. The card's black color identity and its ability to manipulate card advantage make it a frequent reference point for discussions regarding the set's design philosophy. By focusing on the catalog-level details of this release, collectors can appreciate the card's historical significance within the broader context of the Magic: The Gathering universe. Collecting cards from the Oath of the Gatewatch set offers a glimpse into a pivotal time for the game's narrative and mechanics. Corpse Churn, with its specific rules text and artist attribution, serves as a tangible piece of that history. The focus remains on the card's identity, its set origin, and its place in the Magic: The Gathering canon, allowing collectors to make informed decisions based on accurate catalog information.
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Card Details
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Corpse Churn
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Magali Villeneuve
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Instant
B
Card Text
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Mill three cards, then you may return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill three cards, put the top three cards of your library into your graveyard.)
"The distraction of your life has ended. Now your service begins." —Kalitas, thrall of Ulamog
