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Demonic Hordes is a rare Creature — Demon from 2ED (2ED) costing {3}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $32.66 USD. Legal in Commander.

Demonic Hordes MTG card

Demonic Hordes

Creature — Demon

Card Text

{T}: Destroy target land. At the beginning of your upkeep, unless you pay {B}{B}{B}, tap this creature and sacrifice a land of an opponent's choice.

Created to destroy Dominia, Demons can sometimes be bent to a more focused purpose.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Jesper Myrfors

Market Prices

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$32.66
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$64.99
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€46.64
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demonic Hordes? Basics

Demonic Hordes is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Destroy target land. At the beginning of your upkeep, unless you pay {B}{B}{B}, tap this creature and sacrifice a land of an opponent's choice."

How much mana does Demonic Hordes cost to cast? Basics

Demonic Hordes has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Demonic Hordes's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Demonic Hordes 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.

Demonic Hordes's current oracle text is: "{T}: Destroy target land. At the beginning of your upkeep, unless you pay {B}{B}{B}, tap this creature and sacrifice a land of an opponent's choice."

What is the current price of Demonic Hordes? Pricing

The current market price for Demonic Hordes is approximately $32.66 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €46.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Demonic Hordes? Pricing

You can purchase Demonic Hordes 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 Demonic Hordes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Demonic Hordes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Demonic Hordes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Demonic Hordes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Demonic Hordes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Demonic Hordes 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 Demonic Hordes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Demonic Hordes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Demonic Hordes legal in Legacy? Legality

Demonic Hordes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Demonic Hordes legal in Vintage? Legality

Demonic Hordes 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 Demonic Hordes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Demonic Hordes 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 Demonic Hordes from? Details

This printing of Demonic Hordes is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 104.

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

What is Demonic Hordes's rarity? Details

Demonic Hordes is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Demonic Hordes? Details

Demonic Hordes was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors.

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

What is Demonic Hordes's power and toughness? Details

Demonic Hordes 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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