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Hell's Caretaker
9ED · Ninth Edition #137 · Rare · released 2005-07-29
{3}{B}
Creature — Horror
{T}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your upkeep.
Hell's Caretaker is a rare black creature from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 1994 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.52 to $40.97 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$2.52
Format legality
Where you can play Hell's Caretaker in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.52 to $40.97 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.52.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 104 | Rare | $40.97 | — |
| Chronicles | 35 | Rare | $2.96 | — |
| Chronicles Foreign Black Border | 35 | Rare | — | — |
| Ninth Edition | 137★ | Rare | — | $24.06 |
| Ninth Edition This page | 137 | Rare | $2.43 | — |
| Masters 25 | 92 | Rare | $1.58 | $5.76 |
| The List | A25-92 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
More from Ninth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2018-03-16Hell's Caretaker can be the creature sacrificed to activate its ability, but it can't be the target of its own ability.
- 2018-03-16The upkeep step is before the draw step, after the untap step. Because the turn has already begun, creatures put onto the battlefield during your upkeep won't be able to attack or pay a {T} cost this turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hell's Caretaker legal in Commander?
Yes — Hell's Caretaker is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Hell's Caretaker legal in?
Hell's Caretaker is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Hell's Caretaker been printed?
Hell's Caretaker has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 1994 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Hell's Caretaker?
The cheapest printing is The List (#A25-92) at about $0.52.
Who illustrated Hell's Caretaker?
This printing of Hell's Caretaker was illustrated by Greg Staples.