Quick Answer

Despoiler of Souls is a rare Creature — Horror from DDR (DDR) costing {B}{B}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Despoiler of Souls MTG card

Despoiler of Souls

Creature — Horror

Card Text

This creature can't block. {B}{B}, Exile two other creature cards from your graveyard: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Rats and vultures devour. It desecrates.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 2.0 DDR DDR 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Despoiler of Souls? Basics

Despoiler of Souls is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't block. {B}{B}, Exile two other creature cards from your graveyard: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Despoiler of Souls cost to cast? Basics

Despoiler of Souls has a mana cost of {B}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Despoiler of Souls's mana cost of {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.

Despoiler of Souls has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Despoiler of Souls's current oracle text is: "This creature can't block. {B}{B}, Exile two other creature cards from your graveyard: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Despoiler of Souls? Pricing

The current market price for Despoiler of Souls is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Despoiler of Souls? Pricing

You can purchase Despoiler of Souls 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 Despoiler of Souls legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Despoiler of Souls in Standard is not available.

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

Is Despoiler of Souls legal in Modern? Legality

Despoiler of Souls is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Despoiler of Souls legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Despoiler of Souls 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 Despoiler of Souls legal in Pioneer? Legality

Despoiler of Souls is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Despoiler of Souls legal in Legacy? Legality

Despoiler of Souls is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Despoiler of Souls legal in Vintage? Legality

Despoiler of Souls 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 Despoiler of Souls legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Despoiler of Souls 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 Despoiler of Souls from? Details

This printing of Despoiler of Souls is from DDR (DDR), with collector number 45.

Despoiler of Souls may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Despoiler of Souls's rarity? Details

Despoiler of Souls is a rare card in DDR.

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

Who illustrated Despoiler of Souls? Details

Despoiler of Souls 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.

What is Despoiler of Souls's power and toughness? Details

Despoiler of Souls is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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