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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is a mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from M19 (M19) costing {3}{B}{R}{G}. Current price: $2.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire MTG card

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever Vaevictis Asmadi attacks, for each player, choose target permanent that player controls. Those players sacrifice those permanents. Each player who sacrificed a permanent this way reveals the top card of their library, then puts it onto the battlefield if it's a permanent card.

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 6.0 M19 M19 🎨 Steven Belledin
Flying

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$2.50
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$10.49
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$1.99
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$13.99
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€1.03
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€7.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire? Basics

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is a Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever Vaevictis Asmadi attacks, for each player, choose target permanent that player controls. Those players sacrifice those permanents. Each player who sacrificed a permanent this way reveals the top card of their library, then puts it onto the battlefield if it's a permanent card."

How much mana does Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire cost to cast? Basics

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's mana cost of {3}{B}{R}{G} 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.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 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.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever Vaevictis Asmadi attacks, for each player, choose target permanent that player controls. Those players sacrifice those permanents. Each player who sacrificed a permanent this way reveals the top card of their library, then puts it onto the battlefield if it's a permanent card."

What is the current price of Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire? Pricing

The current market price for Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is approximately $2.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire? Pricing

You can purchase Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 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.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire normal: $2.5 | foil: $10.49

Is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Modern? Legality

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 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 Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Legacy? Legality

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Vintage? Legality

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 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 Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire 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 Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire from? Details

This printing of Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is from M19 (M19), with collector number 225.

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's rarity? Details

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is a mythic card in M19.

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

Who illustrated Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire? Details

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's power and toughness? Details

Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire is a 6/6 creature.

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

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