Quick Answer

Infernal Idol is a common Artifact from J22 (J22) costing {3}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Infernal Idol MTG card

Infernal Idol

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Add {B}. {1}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You draw two cards and you lose 2 life.

"The courier's death was regrettable, but then again, she was warned not to touch it." —Lord Xander

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Drew Tucker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.15
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Infernal Idol? Basics

Infernal Idol is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {B}. {1}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You draw two cards and you lose 2 life."

How much mana does Infernal Idol cost to cast? Basics

Infernal Idol has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Infernal Idol's mana cost of {3} 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.

Infernal Idol 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.

Infernal Idol's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {B}. {1}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: You draw two cards and you lose 2 life."

What is the current price of Infernal Idol? Pricing

The current market price for Infernal Idol is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Infernal Idol? Pricing

You can purchase Infernal Idol 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 Infernal Idol legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Idol in Standard is not available.

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

Is Infernal Idol legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Idol in Modern is not available.

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

Is Infernal Idol legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Infernal Idol 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 Infernal Idol legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Infernal Idol in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Infernal Idol legal in Legacy? Legality

Infernal Idol is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Infernal Idol legal in Vintage? Legality

Infernal Idol 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 Infernal Idol legal in Pauper? Legality

Infernal Idol 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 Infernal Idol from? Details

This printing of Infernal Idol is from J22 (J22), with collector number 49.

Infernal Idol may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Infernal Idol's rarity? Details

Infernal Idol is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Infernal Idol? Details

Infernal Idol was illustrated by Drew Tucker.

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

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks