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Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Price history
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $8.80.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Price Summary
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver's current headline price is $8.80.
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.
All finishes
Sell Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #862 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #862 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2285 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2285 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2285 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIC #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2285 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #40 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MIC #2 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 |
OMIC #2 
SLD #862 Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver in Commander
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is the #2,752 most-played card on EDHREC, down 76 places over the last 30 days.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver FAQ
How much is Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver worth?
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver is worth about $8.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $8.80 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.