Desecration Demon
Modern Masters 2017 66 • rare
- Set
- Modern Masters 2017
- Collector number
- 66
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
Flying
At the beginning of each combat, any opponent may sacrifice a creature of their choice. If a player does, tap this creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Desecration Demon was originally introduced in the Return to Ravnica set in 2012 as a rare black creature. It was designed as a high-risk, high-reward card that forced opponents to sacrifice a creature to tap it down, reflecting the theme of demonic power requiring a grim tribute. The illustration by Greg Staples captures the imposing, gothic aesthetic of the Ravnican setting, utilizing dark tones and sharp angles to emphasize the creature's malevolence.
The 2017 Modern Masters printing repurposed the original illustration within a set designed specifically to provide players with access to staple cards from the Modern format. This reprint allowed the artwork to reach a new audience of competitive players, maintaining the card's reputation as a formidable mid-game threat. Like many cards included in the Modern Masters series, this version serves as a functional tool for deck construction while preserving the iconic visual legacy established during the card's initial debut.
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