Magic: The Gathering

Pestilence Demon

Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis 56 • rare

Set: Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis
Collector number: 56
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Justin Sweet
Market price: $0.54

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$0.54market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.52 – $0.59 over the tracked period

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What it does

Flying

black mana: This creature deals 1 damage to each creature and each player.

"I have schemed too long to be supplanted by dead gods. If I cannot have this world, no one can."

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Pestilence Demon was originally released in the 2010 expansion Worldwake, eventually appearing as part of the 2016 Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis. This specialized product was designed to showcase the thematic rivalry between the elven planeswalker Nissa Revane and the demonic planeswalker Ob Nixilis, providing players with pre-constructed decks that mirror the mechanical flavors of each character. The inclusion of this card within the Ob Nixilis deck was intended to reinforce the deck's focus on powerful, destructive demonic creatures that drain life from the battlefield.

The artwork for the card was created by Justin Sweet, who is known for his atmospheric and visceral fantasy illustrations. Sweet’s depiction of the demon emphasizes a terrifying, skeletal grace, capturing the essence of a creature capable of inflicting widespread blight. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to clear the board of smaller threats, serving as a signature high-mana finisher that remains a staple of the 'Black-aligned' demon archetype within the game's expansive lore.

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