Quick Answer

Necropolis Fiend is a rare Creature — Demon from CP2 (CP2) costing {7}{B}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Necropolis Fiend MTG card

Necropolis Fiend

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) Flying {X}, {T}, Exile X cards from your graveyard: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 9.0 CP2 CP2 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Delve Flying

Market Prices

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$0.26
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$0.49
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Necropolis Fiend? Basics

Necropolis Fiend is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) Flying {X}, {T}, Exile X cards from your graveyard: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn."

How much mana does Necropolis Fiend cost to cast? Basics

Necropolis Fiend has a mana cost of {7}{B}{B}, which equals 9.0 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.

Necropolis Fiend's mana cost of {7}{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.

Necropolis Fiend has a mana value of 9.0. 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.

Necropolis Fiend's current oracle text is: "Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) Flying {X}, {T}, Exile X cards from your graveyard: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn."

What is the current price of Necropolis Fiend? Pricing

Price data for Necropolis Fiend is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Necropolis Fiend? Pricing

You can purchase Necropolis Fiend 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 Necropolis Fiend legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Necropolis Fiend in Standard is not available.

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

Is Necropolis Fiend legal in Modern? Legality

Necropolis Fiend is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Necropolis Fiend legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Necropolis Fiend 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 Necropolis Fiend legal in Pioneer? Legality

Necropolis Fiend is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Necropolis Fiend legal in Legacy? Legality

Necropolis Fiend is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Necropolis Fiend legal in Vintage? Legality

Necropolis Fiend 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 Necropolis Fiend legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Necropolis Fiend 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 Necropolis Fiend from? Details

This printing of Necropolis Fiend is from CP2 (CP2), with collector number 1.

Necropolis Fiend may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Necropolis Fiend's rarity? Details

Necropolis Fiend is a rare card in CP2.

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

Who illustrated Necropolis Fiend? Details

Necropolis Fiend was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Necropolis Fiend's power and toughness? Details

Necropolis Fiend is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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