Quick Answer

Intellect Devourer is a rare Creature — Horror from CLB (CLB) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Intellect Devourer MTG card

Intellect Devourer

Creature — Horror

Card Text

Devour Intellect — When this creature enters, each opponent exiles a card from their hand until this creature leaves the battlefield. Body Thief — You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled with this creature. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it.

Card Stats

2/4 rare CMC: 4.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Brian Valeza
Body Thief Devour Intellect

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Market Prices

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$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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$0.69
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$0.79
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€0.24
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€0.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intellect Devourer? Basics

Intellect Devourer is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Devour Intellect — When this creature enters, each opponent exiles a card from their hand until this creature leaves the battlefield. Body Thief — You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled with this creature. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it."

How much mana does Intellect Devourer cost to cast? Basics

Intellect Devourer 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.

Intellect Devourer'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.

Intellect Devourer 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.

Intellect Devourer's current oracle text is: "Devour Intellect — When this creature enters, each opponent exiles a card from their hand until this creature leaves the battlefield. Body Thief — You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled with this creature. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it."

What is the current price of Intellect Devourer? Pricing

The current market price for Intellect Devourer is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Intellect Devourer? Pricing

You can purchase Intellect Devourer 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.

Intellect Devourer normal: $0.22 | foil: $0.29

Is Intellect Devourer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Intellect Devourer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Intellect Devourer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Intellect Devourer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Intellect Devourer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Intellect Devourer 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 Intellect Devourer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Intellect Devourer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Intellect Devourer legal in Legacy? Legality

Intellect Devourer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Intellect Devourer legal in Vintage? Legality

Intellect Devourer 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 Intellect Devourer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Intellect Devourer 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 Intellect Devourer from? Details

This printing of Intellect Devourer is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 132.

Intellect Devourer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Intellect Devourer's rarity? Details

Intellect Devourer is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Intellect Devourer? Details

Intellect Devourer was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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

What is Intellect Devourer's power and toughness? Details

Intellect Devourer is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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