Istvan, Butcher of Eln (MBC #14)
Istvan, Butcher of Eln is a rare printing from Mystery Booster Commander Edition (MBC #14), a Legendary Creature — Human. Illustrated by Marius Bota.
Card text
Istvan attacks each combat if able.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Istvan by creatures.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, put two +1/+1 counters on Istvan.
No beast in Terisiare is more frightening than the man who haunts its woods.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{B}{B}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Creature — Human |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 3 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Mystery Booster Commander Edition (MBC) |
| Collector number | 14 |
| Artist | Marius Bota |
| Released | 2026-10-19 |
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Not legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Not legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Not legal |
| Oathbreaker | Not legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Not legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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