Quick Answer

Devouring Hellion is a uncommon Creature — Hellion from WAR (WAR) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Devouring Hellion MTG card

Devouring Hellion

Creature — Hellion

Card Text

As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures and/or planeswalkers. If you do, it enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it.

There's no crisis a hellion can't make worse.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 WAR WAR 🎨 Bayard Wu

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devouring Hellion? Basics

Devouring Hellion is a Creature — Hellion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures and/or planeswalkers. If you do, it enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it."

How much mana does Devouring Hellion cost to cast? Basics

Devouring Hellion has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Devouring Hellion's mana cost of {2}{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.

Devouring Hellion has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Devouring Hellion's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures and/or planeswalkers. If you do, it enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it."

What is the current price of Devouring Hellion? Pricing

The current market price for Devouring Hellion is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Devouring Hellion? Pricing

You can purchase Devouring Hellion 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.

Devouring Hellion normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.45

Is Devouring Hellion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Devouring Hellion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Devouring Hellion legal in Modern? Legality

Devouring Hellion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Devouring Hellion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Devouring Hellion 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 Devouring Hellion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Devouring Hellion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Devouring Hellion legal in Legacy? Legality

Devouring Hellion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Devouring Hellion legal in Vintage? Legality

Devouring Hellion 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 Devouring Hellion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Devouring Hellion 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 Devouring Hellion from? Details

This printing of Devouring Hellion is from WAR (WAR), with collector number 124.

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

What is Devouring Hellion's rarity? Details

Devouring Hellion is a uncommon card in WAR.

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

Who illustrated Devouring Hellion? Details

Devouring Hellion was illustrated by Bayard Wu.

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

What is Devouring Hellion's power and toughness? Details

Devouring Hellion is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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