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Demon of Catastrophes is a rare Creature — Demon from J22 (J22) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Demon of Catastrophes MTG card

Demon of Catastrophes

Creature — Demon

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Flying, trample

A pit yawned open, a column of oily smoke arose, and a towering form hissed, "I accept this offering."

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Sidharth Chaturvedi
Flying Trample

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demon of Catastrophes? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Flying, trample"

How much mana does Demon of Catastrophes cost to cast? Basics

Demon of Catastrophes 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.

Demon of Catastrophes'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.

Demon of Catastrophes 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.

Demon of Catastrophes's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Flying, trample"

What is the current price of Demon of Catastrophes? Pricing

The current market price for Demon of Catastrophes is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Demon of Catastrophes? Pricing

You can purchase Demon of Catastrophes 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 Demon of Catastrophes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Demon of Catastrophes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Demon of Catastrophes legal in Modern? Legality

Demon of Catastrophes is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Demon of Catastrophes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Demon of Catastrophes 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 Demon of Catastrophes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Demon of Catastrophes is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Demon of Catastrophes legal in Legacy? Legality

Demon of Catastrophes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Demon of Catastrophes legal in Vintage? Legality

Demon of Catastrophes 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 Demon of Catastrophes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Demon of Catastrophes 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 Demon of Catastrophes from? Details

This printing of Demon of Catastrophes is from J22 (J22), with collector number 397.

Demon of Catastrophes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Demon of Catastrophes's rarity? Details

Demon of Catastrophes is a rare card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Demon of Catastrophes? Details

Demon of Catastrophes was illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi.

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

What is Demon of Catastrophes's power and toughness? Details

Demon of Catastrophes is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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