The Butcher of Malakir trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset. Card number 187 features a rare vampire warrior.
Butcher of Malakir
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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The Butcher of Malakir (Card #187) stands as a significant inclusion within the Magic: The Gathering 2023 release, specifically from the The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset. This rare card functions as a powerful Vampire Warrior, commanding a mana cost of {5}{B}{B} and offering a formidable 5/4 power and toughness profile for players seeking to build aggressive decks. Collectors value this piece for its striking design by artist Jason Chan and its pivotal role in the Commander format, where its ability to force opponents to sacrifice creatures upon death creates dramatic board states. As part of the LCC set code release, this card is highly sought after by enthusiasts looking to complete their Commander collections or add a versatile threat to their graveyard strategies. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan continues to be a cornerstone for TCG enthusiasts, and this card number represents a key component for those building vampire-themed archetypes. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector, understanding the mechanics and lore behind Butcher of Malakir enhances the appreciation of this Magic: The Gathering trading card game artifact.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#187
Featured Subject
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Featured
Butcher of Malakir
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Jason Chan
Card Stock
English
{5}{B}{B}
Creature — Vampire Warrior
5 / 4
B
Card Text
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Flying Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
His verdict is always guilty. His sentence is always death.