Archghoul Recruitment
The Archghoul of Thraben is a compact threat for decks that value the graveyard and the Zombie tribe. Archghoul of Thraben costs {2}{B} and presents a sturdy 3/2 body while offering a steady value engine: whenever it or another Zombie you control dies you surveil the top card of your library and often convert it into hand advantage. That interaction makes it a reliable piece in sacrifice synergies, attrition mirrors, or tribal builds where each casualty can turn into card selection.
Playing around removal is straightforward because the trigger happens on death and on other casualties, so you can sequence attacks and blocks to maximize upside. The printed rules text reads like a tool as much as a creature, letting you reveal incoming Zombie cards or place them directly into the graveyard to fuel recursion. For players assembling an Innistrad Remastered Zombie shell, Archghoul of Thraben is practical, predictable, and easy to slot into both casual and competitive lists.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {2}{B}
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Card Type — Creature
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Subtypes — Zombie Cleric
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Whenever this creature or another Zombie you control dies, look at the top card of your library. If it's a Zombie card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. If you don't put the card into your hand, you may put it into your graveyard.
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Power / Toughness — 3/2
