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Lord of the Pit
DVD · Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic #30 · Mythic · released 2014-12-05
{4}{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Demon
Flying, trample
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature other than this creature. If you can't, this creature deals 7 damage to you.
"My summoning begins your debt, Planeswalker."
Lord of the Pit is a mythic black creature from Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic (2014). It has been printed 21 times across 17 sets, from 1993 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.40 to $99.45 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$0.76
Format legality
Where you can play Lord of the Pit in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (21)
Prices range from $0.40 to $99.45 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tenth Edition at $0.40.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 114 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 115 | Rare | — | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 115 | Rare | $99.45 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 115 | Rare | $17.69 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 115 | Rare | $12.92 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 116 | Rare | $20.00 | — |
| Revised Edition | 116 | Rare | $5.72 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 116 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 144 | Rare | $7.99 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 144 | Rare | $0.88 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 174 | Rare | $1.21 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 154★ | Rare | — | $8.98 |
| Tenth Edition | 154 | Rare | $0.40 | — |
| Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic | 30 | Mythic | — | $0.53 |
| Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic This page | 30 | Mythic | — | $0.80 |
| Iconic Masters | 96 | Rare | $0.49 | $0.56 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 408 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 111 | Rare | $25.00 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 715 | Rare | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1857 | Rare | $1.41 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 893 | Rare | $1.04 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2017-11-17If you control any other creatures as Lord of the Pit’s triggered ability resolves, you must sacrifice one. You can’t choose to be dealt 7 damage instead.
- 2017-11-17If Lord of the Pit has gained lifelink, being dealt 7 damage by it doesn’t cause your life total to change, even though you gain and lose life. If your life total is less than 7, you won’t lose the game.
- 2017-11-17If you have two Lords of the Pit, you can sacrifice them to each other.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lord of the Pit legal in Commander?
Yes — Lord of the Pit is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lord of the Pit legal in?
Lord of the Pit is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Lord of the Pit been printed?
Lord of the Pit has been printed 21 times across 17 sets, from 1993 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Lord of the Pit?
The cheapest printing is Tenth Edition (#154) at about $0.40.
Who illustrated Lord of the Pit?
This printing of Lord of the Pit was illustrated by Chippy.