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Mesmeric Fiend
VMA · Vintage Masters #128 · Common · released 2014-06-16
{1}{B}
Creature — Nightmare Horror
When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand and you choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card.
When this creature leaves the battlefield, return the exiled card to its owner's hand.
Mesmeric Fiend is a common black creature from Vintage Masters (2014). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2002 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.76 to $48.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Mesmeric Fiend in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.76 to $48.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.76.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torment | 69 | Common | $1.57 | $48.99 |
| Duel Decks: Sorin vs. Tibalt | 7 | Common | $1.07 | — |
| Vintage Masters This page | 128 | Common | — | — |
| Masters 25 | 97 | Uncommon | $1.30 | $4.96 |
| The List | TOR-69 | Common | $0.76 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-03-16If Mesmeric Fiend leaves the battlefield before its first ability has resolved, its second ability will trigger and do nothing. Then its first ability will resolve and exile a nonland card from the target opponent's hand indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesmeric Fiend legal in Commander?
Yes — Mesmeric Fiend is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mesmeric Fiend legal in?
Mesmeric Fiend is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Mesmeric Fiend been printed?
Mesmeric Fiend has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2002 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Mesmeric Fiend?
The cheapest printing is The List (#TOR-69) at about $0.76.
Who illustrated Mesmeric Fiend?
This printing of Mesmeric Fiend was illustrated by Dana Knutson.