Quick Answer

Demonfire is a rare Sorcery from DD2 (DD2) costing {X}{R}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Demonfire MTG card

Demonfire

Sorcery

Card Text

Demonfire deals X damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead. Hellbent — If you have no cards in hand, this spell can't be countered and the damage can't be prevented.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Greg Staples
Hellbent

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€0.24
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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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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demonfire? Basics

Demonfire is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Demonfire deals X damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead. Hellbent — If you have no cards in hand, this spell can't be countered and the damage can't be prevented."

How much mana does Demonfire cost to cast? Basics

Demonfire has a mana cost of {X}{R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Demonfire's mana cost of {X}{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.

Demonfire has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Demonfire's current oracle text is: "Demonfire deals X damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead. Hellbent — If you have no cards in hand, this spell can't be countered and the damage can't be prevented."

What is the current price of Demonfire? Pricing

The current market price for Demonfire is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Demonfire? Pricing

You can purchase Demonfire 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 Demonfire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Demonfire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Demonfire legal in Modern? Legality

Demonfire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Demonfire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Demonfire 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 Demonfire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Demonfire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Demonfire legal in Legacy? Legality

Demonfire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Demonfire legal in Vintage? Legality

Demonfire 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 Demonfire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Demonfire 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 Demonfire from? Details

This printing of Demonfire is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 57.

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

What is Demonfire's rarity? Details

Demonfire is a rare card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Demonfire? Details

Demonfire was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

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