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Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Rogue from PIP (PIP) costing {2}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge MTG card

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

Vigilance Whenever Desdemona attacks, target creature card in your graveyard that's an artifact or that has mana value 3 or less gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile two other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 4.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Anton Solovianchyk
Vigilance

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.23
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge? Basics

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is a Legendary Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vigilance Whenever Desdemona attacks, target creature card in your graveyard that's an artifact or that has mana value 3 or less gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile two other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)"

How much mana does Desdemona, Freedom's Edge cost to cast? Basics

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge has a mana cost of {2}{R}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's mana cost of {2}{R}{W} 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.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge 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.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's current oracle text is: "Vigilance Whenever Desdemona attacks, target creature card in your graveyard that's an artifact or that has mana value 3 or less gains escape until end of turn. The escape cost is equal to its mana cost plus exile two other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast it from your graveyard for its escape cost this turn.)"

What is the current price of Desdemona, Freedom's Edge? Pricing

The current market price for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Desdemona, Freedom's Edge? Pricing

You can purchase Desdemona, Freedom's Edge 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.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.23

Is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge in Modern is not available.

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

Is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge 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 Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Legacy? Legality

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Vintage? Legality

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge 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 Desdemona, Freedom's Edge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge 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 Desdemona, Freedom's Edge from? Details

This printing of Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 101.

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's rarity? Details

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is a rare card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Desdemona, Freedom's Edge? Details

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge was illustrated by Anton Solovianchyk.

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

What is Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's power and toughness? Details

Desdemona, Freedom's Edge is a 3/4 creature.

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

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