Demonic Tutor
The List DDC-49 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DDC-49
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $63.18
What it does
Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.
Liliana learned the secrets she sought, but at a price that was etched on her fate.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessRestricted
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Demonic Tutor was first printed in the Alpha set in 1993, conceptualized as a cornerstone of the Black color pie in Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to capture the flavor of dark, forbidden knowledge, allowing players to search their library for any card at the cost of two mana. This ability made it an immediate power player, quickly cementing its status as one of the most efficient and versatile utility spells in the game's early history.
The specific version designated as DDC-49 appears within The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters. The illustration by Christopher Rush remains iconic for its stark, evocative depiction of a demonic figure imparting wisdom, a style that defined the dark fantasy aesthetic of early Magic. Over the decades, the card has been restricted or banned in various formats due to its sheer power, yet it remains a highly sought-after staple for collectors and competitive players alike due to its pivotal role in deck construction.
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