Demon's Horn

Demon's Horn was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It belongs to a cycle of five artifact cards known as the 'horns,' each designed to gain players one life whenever a spell of a specific color is cast. This artifact specifically responds to black spells, fitting the set's thematic focus on the metallic, high-power artifacts that defined the Mirrodin block's narrative of a world forged from sentient metal.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His design emphasizes a dark, jagged aesthetic consistent with the sinister nature of black mana in the game's color pie. While the card is generally considered a low-power utility piece in casual settings, it remains a recognized example of the set's cycle-based design philosophy, which aimed to provide players with consistent, color-focused tools across all deck types.