Carnifex Demon
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander 72 • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Flying
This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it.
black mana, Remove a -1/-1 counter from this creature: Put a -1/-1 counter on each other creature.
Every contagion has a host.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Carnifex Demon was introduced within the Lorwyn block of Magic: The Gathering, a setting inspired by Celtic mythology and folklore that emphasized the tension between the bright, whimsical world of Lorwyn and its darker, nocturnal reflection, Shadowmoor. The card represents the grotesque, fear-inducing aesthetic of the plane's inhabitants, specifically designed to capture the resource-draining mechanical identity associated with black-aligned creatures of that era.
The visual design features the work of illustrator Dave Allsop, whose style was instrumental in defining the grim, visceral look of the Shadowmoor expansion. His artistic approach focused on distorted anatomy and unsettling textures, aiming to evoke a sense of decay and psychological dread that fit the card's function as a persistent board-state threat. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its synergy with -1/-1 counter themes, becoming a staple in thematic decks focused on attrition and graveyard recursion.
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