Xathrid Demon
Magic 2010 122 • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.63
What it does
Flying, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature other than this creature, then each opponent loses life equal to the sacrificed creature's power. If you can't sacrifice a creature, tap this creature and you lose 7 life.
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
Xathrid Demon was released in July 2009 as part of the Magic 2010 core set, a pivotal expansion that represented a significant shift in the game's design philosophy. This set was the first to introduce mythic rare cards, a new tier of rarity intended to make powerful, flavorful creatures feel more special and impactful to players. The Demon was specifically designed to capture the high-stakes, gothic horror aesthetic that Wizards of the Coast wanted to emphasize during this era of card development.
The card’s artwork was provided by Wayne Reynolds, a prolific illustrator whose dynamic, high-energy style has defined much of Magic: The Gathering’s visual identity since the mid-2000s. Reynolds chose to emphasize the creature's menacing and imposing nature, using bold lines and dramatic lighting to highlight its lethal ability to consume other creatures. Upon release, it was received as a quintessential 'timmy' card—a powerful, albeit risky, centerpiece designed for casual play environments where players could lean into its destructive mechanics.
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