Quick Answer

Erebos, God of the Dead is a mythic Legendary Enchantment Creature — God from PIO (PIO) costing {3}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Erebos, God of the Dead MTG card

Erebos, God of the Dead

Legendary Enchantment Creature — God

Card Text

Indestructible As long as your devotion to black is less than five, Erebos isn't a creature. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.) Your opponents can't gain life. {1}{B}, Pay 2 life: Draw a card.

Card Stats

5/7 mythic CMC: 4.0 PIO PIO 🎨 Bram Sels
Indestructible

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erebos, God of the Dead? Basics

Erebos, God of the Dead is a Legendary Enchantment Creature — God card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Indestructible As long as your devotion to black is less than five, Erebos isn't a creature. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.) Your opponents can't gain life. {1}{B}, Pay 2 life: Draw a card."

How much mana does Erebos, God of the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Erebos, God of the Dead has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Erebos, God of the Dead's mana cost of {3}{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.

Erebos, God of the Dead 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.

Erebos, God of the Dead's current oracle text is: "Indestructible As long as your devotion to black is less than five, Erebos isn't a creature. (Each {B} in the mana costs of permanents you control counts toward your devotion to black.) Your opponents can't gain life. {1}{B}, Pay 2 life: Draw a card."

What is the current price of Erebos, God of the Dead? Pricing

Price data for Erebos, God of the Dead is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Erebos, God of the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Erebos, God of the Dead 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 Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Erebos, God of the Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Erebos, God of the Dead is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Erebos, God of the Dead 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 Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Erebos, God of the Dead is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Erebos, God of the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Erebos, God of the Dead 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 Erebos, God of the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Erebos, God of the Dead 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 Erebos, God of the Dead from? Details

This printing of Erebos, God of the Dead is from PIO (PIO), with collector number 291.

Erebos, God of the Dead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Erebos, God of the Dead's rarity? Details

Erebos, God of the Dead is a mythic card in PIO.

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

Who illustrated Erebos, God of the Dead? Details

Erebos, God of the Dead was illustrated by Bram Sels.

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

What is Erebos, God of the Dead's power and toughness? Details

Erebos, God of the Dead is a 5/7 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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