Magic: The Gathering

Cackling Imp

Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic 41 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic
Collector number: 41
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Matt Thompson
Market price: $0.25

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$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.20 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature, this card serves as a foundational piece for players looking to bolster their decks with low-cost, recurring threats. Its presence in this specific pairing of opposing forces highlights the classic thematic contrast between light and dark archetypes in the game.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

tap: Target player loses 1 life.

Its laughter drives needles through your mind.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cackling Imp was originally released in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering product Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic. This set was designed to pit two opposing thematic archetypes against each other, with the Demonic deck focusing on aggressive, high-risk black-aligned creatures. The card serves as a thematic representative of the demonic forces, utilizing the game's classic 'flying' mechanic to represent the mobility and menace of a creature from the lower planes.

The artwork for this specific printing was commissioned from artist Matt Thompson. Thompson opted for a visceral, shadowy aesthetic that emphasizes the imp’s chaotic nature, aligning with the dark, gothic visual identity established for the Demonic side of the duel deck. As a common card within the preconstructed set, it was primarily intended to provide functional support for the deck's strategy rather than serving as a focal point, and it is remembered by players as a staple utility creature for limited-format black decks of that era.

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