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Magic: The Gathering

Desecration Demon

Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis 44 • rare

Set
Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis
Collector number
44
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black
Artist
Jason Chan
Market price
$0.40
$0.40est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Desecration Demon was originally released in the 2013 set Return to Ravnica, featuring artwork by Stephan Martiniere. The card gained significant notoriety in competitive Magic: The Gathering for its efficiency as a flying threat that forced opponents to sacrifice creatures to tap it down. It became a hallmark of Black-based control and midrange decks during its tenure in the Standard format.

This specific version, numbered 44, was reprinted in the 2016 Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis. The deck set was designed to represent the conflict between the planeswalker Nissa Revane and the demon-turned-planeswalker Ob Nixilis. It utilizes the original striking illustration, which emphasizes the demon's imposing stature and dark aesthetic, maintaining its status as a visually iconic creature within the game's expansive bestiary.

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