Magic: The Gathering

Demon of Death's Gate

Magic 2011 92 • mythic

Set: Magic 2011
Collector number: 92
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 6 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Vance Kovacs
Market price: $2.42

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$2.42market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$2.40 – $2.61 over the tracked period

$2.42Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Demon of Death's Gate is a notable mythic rare from the Magic 2011 core set, recognized for its unconventional alternate casting cost that requires sacrificing three black creatures and paying six life. Its dramatic illustration by Vance Kovacs captures the high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the era, making it a sought-after centerpiece for players interested in high-risk, high-reward creature strategies.

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Card face

What it does

You may pay 6 life and sacrifice three black creatures rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Flying, trample

The locks on the cages of the damned are opened with keys of marrow, sinew, and blood.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Demon of Death's Gate was released in July 2010 as part of the Magic 2011 core set for the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card was conceptualized as a high-risk, high-reward creature that requires a significant sacrifice of three black creatures and six life to cast, embodying the aggressive, resource-draining nature of black-aligned decks in the game's lore.

The card’s striking visual was created by artist Vance Kovacs, who utilized a dark, visceral aesthetic to emphasize the creature's menacing and eldritch qualities. Upon its release, it became a point of interest for players exploring 'reanimator' and sacrifice-themed archetypes, often discussed for its ability to dominate the battlefield quickly if played in the early stages of a match.

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