Quick Answer

Demilich is a mythic Creature — Skeleton Wizard from AFR (AFR) costing {U}{U}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Demilich MTG card

Demilich

Creature — Skeleton Wizard

Card Text

This spell costs {U} less to cast for each instant and sorcery spell you've cast this turn. Whenever this creature attacks, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy. You may cast this card from your graveyard by exiling four instant and/or sorcery cards from your graveyard in addition to paying its other costs.

Card Stats

4/3 mythic CMC: 4.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Daniel Zrom

Market Prices

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$0.49
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TCGPlayer
$0.98
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€1.65
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€2.61
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demilich? Basics

Demilich is a Creature — Skeleton Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {U} less to cast for each instant and sorcery spell you've cast this turn. Whenever this creature attacks, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy. You may cast this card from your graveyard by exiling four instant and/or sorcery cards from your graveyard in addition to paying its other costs."

How much mana does Demilich cost to cast? Basics

Demilich has a mana cost of {U}{U}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Demilich's mana cost of {U}{U}{U}{U} 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.

Demilich 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.

Demilich's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {U} less to cast for each instant and sorcery spell you've cast this turn. Whenever this creature attacks, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy. You may cast this card from your graveyard by exiling four instant and/or sorcery cards from your graveyard in addition to paying its other costs."

What is the current price of Demilich? Pricing

The current market price for Demilich is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.98 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Demilich? Pricing

You can purchase Demilich 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.

Demilich normal: $0.49 | foil: $0.98

Is Demilich legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Demilich in Standard is not available.

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

Is Demilich legal in Modern? Legality

Demilich is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Demilich legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Demilich 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 Demilich legal in Pioneer? Legality

Demilich is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Demilich legal in Legacy? Legality

Demilich is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Demilich legal in Vintage? Legality

Demilich 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 Demilich legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Demilich 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 Demilich from? Details

This printing of Demilich is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 53.

Demilich may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Demilich's rarity? Details

Demilich is a mythic card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Demilich? Details

Demilich was illustrated by Daniel Zrom.

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

What is Demilich's power and toughness? Details

Demilich is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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