Magic: The Gathering

Cephalid Aristocrat

Torment 27 • common

Set: Torment
Collector number: 27
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $0.17

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.13 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Cephalid Aristocrat is a common card that stands out as a unique representative of its specific set. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the breadth of creature types and thematic variety found within the larger card series.

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What it does

Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, mill two cards.

It's easy to tell the difference between the devious cephalids and the trustworthy ones. The trustworthy ones are dead.

Formats

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cephalid Aristocrat was released in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering set, Torment. As part of the Odyssey block, this set was noted for its emphasis on the graveyard as a resource and its focus on black mana, which influenced the darker, more grotesque aesthetic of the creatures included. The Cephalids, a race of aquatic, telepathic beings introduced during this block, were designed to reflect a complex, hierarchical society centered on knowledge and oceanic control.

The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Arnie Swekel, who sought to capture the haughty and intellectual nature of the Cephalid race. By depicting the creature in a position of authority, the design emphasizes the Aristocrat's role in the set's mechanics, which centered on self-milling to enable synergy with graveyard-focused strategies. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional utility piece within limited formats rather than a centerpiece of constructed competitive play.

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