Rafter Demon
Ravnica Allegiance 196 • common
- Set
- Ravnica Allegiance
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Spectacle 3 generic mana black mana red mana (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.)
When this creature enters, if its spectacle cost was paid, each opponent discards a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rafter Demon was introduced in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ravnica Allegiance. As part of the Rakdos Cult, the card reflects the chaotic and performative nature of the guild, which occupies the underworld of the plane of Ravnica. The card was designed to function as a recurring threat in Limited play, utilizing the 'Spectacle' mechanic to incentivize aggressive gameplay by allowing players to cast the creature for a reduced cost if an opponent had already lost life that turn.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Randy Vargas, who focused on capturing the dark, carnival-esque aesthetic characteristic of the Rakdos. The visual design highlights the creature's sinister and nimble nature, intended to evoke the unsettling atmosphere of a demon lurking in the rafters of a performance hall. Upon release, the card was received as a solid, utility-focused common, valued by players for its efficiency in maintaining pressure during the mid-to-late stages of a game.
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