Butcher of Malakir (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Execution from the Skies

Butcher of Malakir is a compact engine for attrition in a black commander deck. Its flying body forces opponents to answer the threat in the air while its triggered ability converts any death on your board into guaranteed sacrifice. As an experienced player you will recognize the timing window value when you trade off a blocker or sacrifice a token to strip a key creature from every opponent at once.

In multiplayer games Butcher of Malakir excels at converting single losses into board level advantage. It plays neatly with token generators and sacrifice outlets and gives opponents no safe play when your creatures die. The card reads plainly so deckbuilders can slot it where removal and inevitability matter most without overcomplicating lines of play.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {5}{B}{B}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Vampire Warrior
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying Whenever Butcher of Malakir or another creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature.
• Power / Toughness – 5/4