Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is $2.63 (OMIC #2, Etched), and the most expensive is $105.50 (SLD #862, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.27, up 2.8% over 7 days, up 11.2% over 30 days, up 10.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $18.99 (2025).
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Printings & Prices
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $75.00 cash for SLD #862 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #862 | Foil | $75.00 | $129.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #862 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2285 | Foil | $13.00 | $21.99 | 41% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2285 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $17.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2285 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #40 | Nonfoil | $8.75 | $18.99 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #2 | Nonfoil | $7.75 | $16.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #2 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another Zombie you control dies, if it didn't have decayed, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)
At the beginning of your end step, you may sacrifice a Zombie. If you do, draw a card.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Rulings
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not create any attacking requirements. You may choose not to attack with a creature that has decayed.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed does not grant haste. Creatures with decayed that enter the battlefield during your turn may not attack until your next turn.
- Sep 24, 2021 Decayed represents a static ability and a triggered ability. “Decayed” means “This creature can't block” and “When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.”
- Sep 24, 2021 Once a creature with decayed attacks, it will be sacrificed at end of combat, even if it no longer has decayed at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIC #2 | 2021-09-24 | Mythic | Standard |
| MIC #2 | 2021-09-24 | Mythic | Standard |
| OMIC #2 | 2021-09-24 | Mythic | Standard |
| MIC #40 | 2021-09-24 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| SLD #862 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #2285 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #2285 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
MIC #2 
OMIC #2 
SLD #862 Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver in Commander
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is the #2,669 most-played card on EDHREC, down 56 places over the last 30 days.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver FAQ
How much is Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver worth?
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is worth about $9.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $9.27 to $105.50 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver legal in Commander?
Yes — Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver been reprinted?
Yes — Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver expensive?
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver holds a $9.27 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.