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Ghastly Demise
ODY · Odyssey #139 · Common · released 2001-10-01
{B}
Instant
Destroy target nonblack creature if its toughness is less than or equal to the number of cards in your graveyard.
"Anyone can snap her fingers and yank a soul. I prefer to kill creatively."
—Braids, dementia summoner
Ghastly Demise is a common black instant from Odyssey (2001). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2001 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.13 to $4.04 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.32
USD Foil$3.36
Format legality
Where you can play Ghastly Demise in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.13 to $4.04 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander Legends at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey This page | 139 | Common | $0.33 | $4.04 |
| World Championship Decks 2002 | cr139sb | Common | $0.46 | — |
| Commander Legends | 129 | Common | $0.13 | $0.14 |
More from Odyssey
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-11-10Ghastly Demise can target any nonblack creature. Compare the creature's toughness to the number of cards in your graveyard as Ghastly Demise resolves to see if that creature is destroyed.
- 2020-11-10Because Ghastly Demise isn't put into your graveyard until it's finished resolving, it won't be counted when determining whether the creature is destroyed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghastly Demise legal in Commander?
Yes — Ghastly Demise is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ghastly Demise legal in?
Ghastly Demise is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Ghastly Demise been printed?
Ghastly Demise has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2001 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Ghastly Demise?
The cheapest printing is Commander Legends (#129) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Ghastly Demise?
This printing of Ghastly Demise was illustrated by Gary Ruddell.