Quick Answer

Ghastly Demise is a common Instant from CMR (CMR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ghastly Demise MTG card

Ghastly Demise

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target nonblack creature if its toughness is less than or equal to the number of cards in your graveyard.

"Anyone can snap her fingers and yank a soul. I prefer to kill creatively." —Braids, dementia summoner

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Gary Ruddell

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghastly Demise? Basics

Ghastly Demise is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target nonblack creature if its toughness is less than or equal to the number of cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Ghastly Demise cost to cast? Basics

Ghastly Demise has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Ghastly Demise's mana cost of {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.

Ghastly Demise has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Ghastly Demise's current oracle text is: "Destroy target nonblack creature if its toughness is less than or equal to the number of cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Ghastly Demise? Pricing

The current market price for Ghastly Demise is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghastly Demise? Pricing

You can purchase Ghastly Demise 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.

Ghastly Demise normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.18

Is Ghastly Demise legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Demise in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Demise legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Demise in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Demise legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghastly Demise 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 Ghastly Demise legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Demise in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Demise legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghastly Demise is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghastly Demise legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghastly Demise 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 Ghastly Demise legal in Pauper? Legality

Ghastly Demise is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Ghastly Demise from? Details

This printing of Ghastly Demise is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 129.

Ghastly Demise may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghastly Demise's rarity? Details

Ghastly Demise is a common card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Ghastly Demise? Details

Ghastly Demise was illustrated by Gary Ruddell.

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

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