Quick Answer

Dread Cacodemon is a rare Creature — Demon from AA4 (AA4) costing {7}{B}{B}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Dread Cacodemon MTG card

Dread Cacodemon

Creature — Demon

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, destroy all creatures your opponents control, then tap all other creatures you control.

Card Stats

8/8 rare CMC: 10.0 AA4 AA4 🎨 Izzy

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread Cacodemon? Basics

Dread Cacodemon is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, destroy all creatures your opponents control, then tap all other creatures you control."

How much mana does Dread Cacodemon cost to cast? Basics

Dread Cacodemon has a mana cost of {7}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 10.0 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.

Dread Cacodemon's mana cost of {7}{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.

Dread Cacodemon has a mana value of 10.0. 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.

Dread Cacodemon's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, destroy all creatures your opponents control, then tap all other creatures you control."

What is the current price of Dread Cacodemon? Pricing

Price data for Dread Cacodemon is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Dread Cacodemon? Pricing

You can purchase Dread Cacodemon 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 Dread Cacodemon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Cacodemon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dread Cacodemon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Cacodemon in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dread Cacodemon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread Cacodemon 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 Dread Cacodemon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Cacodemon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dread Cacodemon legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread Cacodemon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dread Cacodemon legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread Cacodemon 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 Dread Cacodemon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Cacodemon 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 Dread Cacodemon from? Details

This printing of Dread Cacodemon is from AA4 (AA4), with collector number 14.

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

What is Dread Cacodemon's rarity? Details

Dread Cacodemon is a rare card in AA4.

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

Who illustrated Dread Cacodemon? Details

Dread Cacodemon was illustrated by Izzy.

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

What is Dread Cacodemon's power and toughness? Details

Dread Cacodemon is a 8/8 creature.

Power (8) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (8) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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