Quick Answer

Perforating Artist is a uncommon Creature — Devil from FDN (FDN) costing {1}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Perforating Artist MTG card

Perforating Artist

Creature — Devil

Card Text

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Raid — At the beginning of your end step, if you attacked this turn, each opponent loses 3 life unless that player sacrifices a nonland permanent of their choice or discards a card.

The first three rows of the audience are marketed as the "slash zone."

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Arif Wijaya
Deathtouch Raid

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perforating Artist? Basics

Perforating Artist is a Creature — Devil card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Raid — At the beginning of your end step, if you attacked this turn, each opponent loses 3 life unless that player sacrifices a nonland permanent of their choice or discards a card."

How much mana does Perforating Artist cost to cast? Basics

Perforating Artist has a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Perforating Artist's mana cost of {1}{B}{R} 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.

Perforating Artist 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.

Perforating Artist's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Raid — At the beginning of your end step, if you attacked this turn, each opponent loses 3 life unless that player sacrifices a nonland permanent of their choice or discards a card."

What is the current price of Perforating Artist? Pricing

The current market price for Perforating Artist is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

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

Where can I buy Perforating Artist? Pricing

You can purchase Perforating Artist 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.

Perforating Artist normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.19

Is Perforating Artist legal in Standard? Legality

Perforating Artist is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Perforating Artist legal in Modern? Legality

Perforating Artist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Perforating Artist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Perforating Artist 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 Perforating Artist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Perforating Artist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Perforating Artist legal in Legacy? Legality

Perforating Artist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Perforating Artist legal in Vintage? Legality

Perforating Artist 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 Perforating Artist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Perforating Artist 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 Perforating Artist from? Details

This printing of Perforating Artist is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 124.

Perforating Artist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Perforating Artist's rarity? Details

Perforating Artist is a uncommon card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Perforating Artist? Details

Perforating Artist was illustrated by Arif Wijaya.

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

What is Perforating Artist's power and toughness? Details

Perforating Artist is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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