Magic: The Gathering

Archfiend of Despair

Commander Masters 137 • mythic

Set: Commander Masters
Collector number: 137
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 6 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Josh Hass
Market price: $25.70

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Market

What it's worth

$25.70market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$22.01 – $26.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rarity card, this piece represents a powerful addition for those building high-stakes decks, particularly within the specialized format it serves. Its ability to double damage instances creates a significant shift in combat math, making it a highly sought-after centerpiece for players looking to exert pressure on the table.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Your opponents can't gain life.

At the beginning of each end step, each opponent loses life equal to the life that player lost this turn. (Damage causes loss of life.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Archfiend of Despair was originally introduced in the Ultimate Masters set in 2018 as a powerful rare creature for Magic: The Gathering. Its design captures the essence of a high-mana demonic entity, featuring a static ability that doubles the damage dealt to opponents while preventing them from gaining life. This mechanical identity fits squarely within the black color identity of the game, which historically focuses on attrition, life manipulation, and overwhelming threats.

The specific version referenced here is the reprint from the 2023 Commander Masters set, which served to bring this iconic card to a wider audience within the popular Commander format. Illustrated by Chase Stone, the artwork emphasizes the imposing, gothic aesthetic typical of high-tier demons in the game's multiverse. The design was received by players as a staple for deck archetypes focused on graveyard recursion and damage amplification, reinforcing its status as a sought-after card for competitive and casual play alike.

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About

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