Quick Answer

Shadowborn Demon is a mythic Creature — Demon from J22 (J22) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shadowborn Demon MTG card

Shadowborn Demon

Creature — Demon

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, destroy target non-Demon creature. At the beginning of your upkeep, if there are fewer than six creature cards in your graveyard, sacrifice a creature.

Card Stats

5/6 mythic CMC: 5.0 J22 J22 🎨 Lucas Graciano
Flying

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$0.30
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€0.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadowborn Demon? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target non-Demon creature. At the beginning of your upkeep, if there are fewer than six creature cards in your graveyard, sacrifice a creature."

How much mana does Shadowborn Demon cost to cast? Basics

Shadowborn Demon has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Shadowborn Demon's mana cost of {3}{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.

Shadowborn Demon has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Shadowborn Demon's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, destroy target non-Demon creature. At the beginning of your upkeep, if there are fewer than six creature cards in your graveyard, sacrifice a creature."

What is the current price of Shadowborn Demon? Pricing

The current market price for Shadowborn Demon is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.66 EUR.

Where can I buy Shadowborn Demon? Pricing

You can purchase Shadowborn Demon 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 Shadowborn Demon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shadowborn Demon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shadowborn Demon legal in Modern? Legality

Shadowborn Demon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shadowborn Demon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shadowborn Demon 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 Shadowborn Demon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shadowborn Demon is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shadowborn Demon legal in Legacy? Legality

Shadowborn Demon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shadowborn Demon legal in Vintage? Legality

Shadowborn Demon 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 Shadowborn Demon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shadowborn Demon 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 Shadowborn Demon from? Details

This printing of Shadowborn Demon is from J22 (J22), with collector number 464.

Shadowborn Demon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shadowborn Demon's rarity? Details

Shadowborn Demon is a mythic card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Shadowborn Demon? Details

Shadowborn Demon was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Shadowborn Demon's power and toughness? Details

Shadowborn Demon is a 5/6 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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