Vexing Devil
Avacyn Restored 164 • rare
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 164
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $0.56
What it does
When this creature enters, any opponent may have it deal 4 damage to them. If a player does, sacrifice this creature.
It's not any fun until someone loses an eye.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vexing Devil was released in 2012 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Avacyn Restored. Designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team, the card was intended to capture the chaotic and ephemeral nature of the red mana color pie, offering players a high-risk, high-reward choice between dealing direct damage or placing a powerful creature on the battlefield. It represents a recurring thematic element in Magic design where players are forced to reconcile aggressive gameplay with the limitations of the stack.
The evocative artwork was created by Mathias Kollros, who sought to capture the visceral, frantic energy of a demonic entity materializing in the world of Innistrad. The design features a jagged, aggressive posture that complements the card's mechanics, which serve as a classic example of a 'punisher' effect. Upon its debut, the card generated significant discussion within the community regarding its competitive viability and its unique role as a one-drop that scales aggressively in the early stages of a match.
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