Quick Answer

Archdemon of Paliano is a rare Creature — Demon from CN2 (CN2) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Archdemon of Paliano MTG card

Archdemon of Paliano

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Draft this card face up. As long as this card is face up during the draft, you can't look at booster packs and must draft cards at random. After you draft three cards this way, turn this card face down. (You may look at cards as you draft them.) Flying

Card Stats

5/4 rare CMC: 4.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Evan Shipard
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.58
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.32
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Cardmarket
€1.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Archdemon of Paliano? Basics

Archdemon of Paliano is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draft this card face up. As long as this card is face up during the draft, you can't look at booster packs and must draft cards at random. After you draft three cards this way, turn this card face down. (You may look at cards as you draft them.) Flying"

How much mana does Archdemon of Paliano cost to cast? Basics

Archdemon of Paliano has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Archdemon of Paliano's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} 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.

Archdemon of Paliano has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Archdemon of Paliano's current oracle text is: "Draft this card face up. As long as this card is face up during the draft, you can't look at booster packs and must draft cards at random. After you draft three cards this way, turn this card face down. (You may look at cards as you draft them.) Flying"

What is the current price of Archdemon of Paliano? Pricing

The current market price for Archdemon of Paliano is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.58 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Archdemon of Paliano? Pricing

You can purchase Archdemon of Paliano 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.

Archdemon of Paliano normal: $0.26 | foil: $0.58

Is Archdemon of Paliano legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Archdemon of Paliano in Standard is not available.

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

Is Archdemon of Paliano legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Archdemon of Paliano in Modern is not available.

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

Is Archdemon of Paliano legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Archdemon of Paliano 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 Archdemon of Paliano legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Archdemon of Paliano in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Archdemon of Paliano legal in Legacy? Legality

Archdemon of Paliano is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Archdemon of Paliano legal in Vintage? Legality

Archdemon of Paliano 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 Archdemon of Paliano legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Archdemon of Paliano 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 Archdemon of Paliano from? Details

This printing of Archdemon of Paliano is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 39.

Archdemon of Paliano may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Archdemon of Paliano's rarity? Details

Archdemon of Paliano is a rare card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Archdemon of Paliano? Details

Archdemon of Paliano was illustrated by Evan Shipard.

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

What is Archdemon of Paliano's power and toughness? Details

Archdemon of Paliano is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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