Quick Answer

Hero's Downfall is a uncommon Instant from DBL (DBL) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.54 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Hero's Downfall MTG card

Hero's Downfall

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target creature or planeswalker.

Odric resisted the vampire's curse with all his strength. But after a lifetime of fighting monsters, he was doomed to become one himself.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Chris Rallis

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.54
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TCGPlayer
$2.83
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.25
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Cardmarket
€1.06
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hero's Downfall? Basics

Hero's Downfall is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature or planeswalker."

How much mana does Hero's Downfall cost to cast? Basics

Hero's Downfall has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hero's Downfall's mana cost of {1}{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.

Hero's Downfall 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.

Hero's Downfall's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature or planeswalker."

What is the current price of Hero's Downfall? Pricing

The current market price for Hero's Downfall is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.83 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Hero's Downfall? Pricing

You can purchase Hero's Downfall 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.

Hero's Downfall normal: $0.54 | foil: $2.83

Is Hero's Downfall legal in Standard? Legality

Hero's Downfall is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Hero's Downfall legal in Modern? Legality

Hero's Downfall is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hero's Downfall legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hero's Downfall 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 Hero's Downfall legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hero's Downfall is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hero's Downfall legal in Legacy? Legality

Hero's Downfall is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hero's Downfall legal in Vintage? Legality

Hero's Downfall 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 Hero's Downfall legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hero's Downfall 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 Hero's Downfall from? Details

This printing of Hero's Downfall is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 387.

Hero's Downfall may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hero's Downfall's rarity? Details

Hero's Downfall is a uncommon card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Hero's Downfall? Details

Hero's Downfall was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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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