Cackling Fiend
Urza's Saga 121 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Brian Despain
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
When this creature enters, each opponent discards a card.
Its windpipe is only the first to amplify its maddening laughter.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Cackling Fiend on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Cackling Fiend was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga set, the first expansion in the Urza block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed by Mark Rosewater and his team to revolve around the powerful artificer Urza, marking a significant mechanical shift toward enchantment-heavy gameplay and increased power levels that defined the late nineties era of the game.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, who utilized a dark, visceral aesthetic to capture the essence of a black-aligned creature. Staples' work on the piece focused on conveying a sense of manic malice, aligning with the card's mechanical ability to force opponents to discard cards upon entry. Upon its release, it became a recognizable utility creature within the set's broader exploration of graveyard and discard-oriented strategies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Cackling Fiend
Cackling Fiend is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Urza's Saga 121 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Cackling Fiend on collecto.rs?
Cackling Fiend doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Cackling Fiend?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Cackling Fiend catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Cackling Fiend is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
