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
- $0.62
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 milestone release for the game that introduced new design philosophies and the first functional reprints of planeswalkers. Designed to serve as a high-mana rare creature, the card draws upon the gothic, undead aesthetic central to black-aligned cards in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, specifically focusing on the theme of sacrificial mechanics that require players to balance board presence with life-draining aggression.
The artwork was created by fantasy illustrator Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game known for his moody, painterly style. His depiction of the demon emphasizes a looming, skeletal silhouette typical of the Xathrid lineage, aiming to evoke a sense of dread and inevitability. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a flavorful representation of the set's 'top-down' design approach, appreciated by casual players for its thematic consistency despite seeing limited competitive play in high-level tournaments.
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