Butcher of Malakir (Commander: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint

Cutthroat Verdict

Butcher of Malakir is a compact engine for attrition decks that rewards controlled losses with opponent disruption. The card reads cleanly and curves into a late game where each creature death from your side forces every opponent to sacrifice a creature. It trades mana density for a universal board pressure effect and the flying keyword adds evasion that keeps the menace relevant in air fights and token battles.

Play this Butcher of Malakir in any deck that benefits from symmetrical punishment and incremental card advantage. It pairs well with sacrifice outlets and recurring creatures because each self inflicted death converts into a tempo swing across the table. The card carries a small flavor note about a harsh sentence enacted without pity, which fits neatly into control and aristocrat themes on the battlefield.

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