Quick Answer

Reign of the Pit is a rare Sorcery from CNS (CNS) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Reign of the Pit MTG card

Reign of the Pit

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the total power of the creatures sacrificed this way.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 CNS CNS 🎨 Evan Shipard

Market Prices

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$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$1.65
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€0.80
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reign of the Pit? Basics

Reign of the Pit is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the total power of the creatures sacrificed this way."

How much mana does Reign of the Pit cost to cast? Basics

Reign of the Pit has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Reign of the Pit's mana cost of {4}{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.

Reign of the Pit has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Reign of the Pit's current oracle text is: "Each player sacrifices a creature of their choice. Create an X/X black Demon creature token with flying, where X is the total power of the creatures sacrificed this way."

What is the current price of Reign of the Pit? Pricing

The current market price for Reign of the Pit is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Reign of the Pit? Pricing

You can purchase Reign of the Pit 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.

Reign of the Pit normal: $0.26 | foil: $1.65

Is Reign of the Pit legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reign of the Pit in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reign of the Pit legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Reign of the Pit in Modern is not available.

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

Is Reign of the Pit legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reign of the Pit 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 Reign of the Pit legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Reign of the Pit in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Reign of the Pit legal in Legacy? Legality

Reign of the Pit is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reign of the Pit legal in Vintage? Legality

Reign of the Pit 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 Reign of the Pit legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Reign of the Pit 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 Reign of the Pit from? Details

This printing of Reign of the Pit is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 29.

Reign of the Pit may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Reign of the Pit's rarity? Details

Reign of the Pit is a rare card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Reign of the Pit? Details

Reign of the Pit was illustrated by Evan Shipard.

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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