Golgari Thug
When this creature dies, put target creature card from your graveyard on top of your library. Dredge 4 (If you would draw a card, you may mill four cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)
Rulings (6)
Jan 12, 2024 · You can't attempt to use a dredge ability if you don't have enough cards in your library.
Jan 12, 2024 · One card draw can't be replaced by multiple dredge abilities.
Jan 12, 2024 · Dredge can replace any card draw, not only the one during your draw step.
Jan 12, 2024 · If an effect puts a card into your hand without specifically using the word "draw," you're not drawing a card. Dredge can't replace this event.
Jan 12, 2024 · Once you've announced that you're applying a card's dredge ability to replace a draw, players can't take any actions until you've put that card into your hand and milled cards.
Jan 12, 2024 · If you're drawing multiple cards, each draw is performed one at a time. For example, if you're instructed to draw two cards and you replace the first draw with a dredge ability, another card with a dredge ability (including one that was milled by the first dredge ability) may be used to replace the second draw.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dredge | Vintage | 100% | 3–4× | 50 |
| Phoenix | Modern | 85.7% | 3× | 14 |
| Dredge | Legacy | 75% | 3× | 8 |