Quick Answer

Defiler of Souls is a mythic Creature — Demon from ARB (ARB) costing {3}{B}{B}{R}. Current price: $2.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Defiler of Souls MTG card

Defiler of Souls

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a monocolored creature of their choice.

"Stray not into sin, lest you face the doorman of an insatiable tomb." —Prayer of Asha

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 6.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Paul Bonner
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$6.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Card Kingdom
$9.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€1.36
Normal
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Cardmarket
€8.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Defiler of Souls? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a monocolored creature of their choice."

How much mana does Defiler of Souls cost to cast? Basics

Defiler of Souls has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Defiler of Souls's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Defiler of Souls has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Defiler of Souls's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a monocolored creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Defiler of Souls? Pricing

The current market price for Defiler of Souls is approximately $2.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Defiler of Souls? Pricing

You can purchase Defiler of Souls 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.

Defiler of Souls normal: $2.09 | foil: $6.47

Is Defiler of Souls legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Defiler of Souls in Standard is not available.

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

Is Defiler of Souls legal in Modern? Legality

Defiler of Souls is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Defiler of Souls legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Defiler of Souls 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 Defiler of Souls legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Defiler of Souls in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Defiler of Souls legal in Legacy? Legality

Defiler of Souls is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Defiler of Souls legal in Vintage? Legality

Defiler of Souls 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 Defiler of Souls legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Defiler of Souls 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 Defiler of Souls from? Details

This printing of Defiler of Souls is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 37.

Defiler of Souls may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Defiler of Souls's rarity? Details

Defiler of Souls is a mythic card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Defiler of Souls? Details

Defiler of Souls was illustrated by Paul Bonner.

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

What is Defiler of Souls's power and toughness? Details

Defiler of Souls 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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