Quick Answer

Abaddon the Despoiler is a mythic Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior from 40K (40K) costing {2}{U}{B}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Abaddon the Despoiler MTG card

Abaddon the Despoiler

Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior

Card Text

Trample Mark of Chaos Ascendant — During your turn, spells you cast from your hand with mana value X or less have cascade, where X is the total amount of life your opponents have lost this turn.

Under his rule, there is but one creed: Chaos shall reign.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 40K 40K 🎨 Johan Grenier
Mark of Chaos Ascendant Trample

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abaddon the Despoiler? Basics

Abaddon the Despoiler is a Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample Mark of Chaos Ascendant — During your turn, spells you cast from your hand with mana value X or less have cascade, where X is the total amount of life your opponents have lost this turn."

How much mana does Abaddon the Despoiler cost to cast? Basics

Abaddon the Despoiler has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Abaddon the Despoiler's mana cost of {2}{U}{B}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Abaddon the Despoiler has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Abaddon the Despoiler's current oracle text is: "Trample Mark of Chaos Ascendant — During your turn, spells you cast from your hand with mana value X or less have cascade, where X is the total amount of life your opponents have lost this turn."

What is the current price of Abaddon the Despoiler? Pricing

Price data for Abaddon the Despoiler is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Abaddon the Despoiler? Pricing

You can purchase Abaddon the Despoiler from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Abaddon the Despoiler in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Abaddon the Despoiler in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Abaddon the Despoiler is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Abaddon the Despoiler in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Legacy? Legality

Abaddon the Despoiler is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Vintage? Legality

Abaddon the Despoiler is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Abaddon the Despoiler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Abaddon the Despoiler in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Abaddon the Despoiler from? Details

This printing of Abaddon the Despoiler is from 40K (40K), with collector number 2.

Abaddon the Despoiler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Abaddon the Despoiler's rarity? Details

Abaddon the Despoiler is a mythic card in 40K.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Abaddon the Despoiler? Details

Abaddon the Despoiler was illustrated by Johan Grenier.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Abaddon the Despoiler's power and toughness? Details

Abaddon the Despoiler is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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