Dread Cacodemon
Dread Cacodemon Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dread Cacodemon is $3.56 (CMD #79), and the most expensive is $4.57 (CMA #55). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.56, flat over 7 days, up 0.6% over 30 days, up 2.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.56 (2026).
Dread Cacodemon Printings & Prices
Dread Cacodemon has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Dread Cacodemon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for CMD #79; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #79 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMD #79 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMA #55 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #79 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #55 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
Dread Cacodemon Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand, destroy all creatures your opponents control, then tap all other creatures you control.
Dread Cacodemon is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Dread Cacodemon Rulings
- Sep 20, 2013 If a creature (such as Clone) enters the battlefield as a copy of this creature, the copy’s “enters-the-battlefield” ability will still trigger as long as you cast that creature spell from your hand.
- Sep 22, 2011 If you put Dread Cacodemon directly onto the battlefield from your hand, perhaps because of Kaalia of the Vast’s ability, its ability won’t trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dread Cacodemon has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMA #55 | 2017-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #79 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
CMA #55 
CMD #79 Dread Cacodemon in Commander
Dread Cacodemon is the #13,091 most-played card on EDHREC, down 93 places over the last 30 days.
Dread Cacodemon FAQ
How much is Dread Cacodemon worth?
Dread Cacodemon is worth about $3.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $3.56 to $4.57 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Dread Cacodemon legal in Commander?
Yes — Dread Cacodemon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Dread Cacodemon been reprinted?
Yes — Dread Cacodemon has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dread Cacodemon cheap?
Dread Cacodemon trades at about $3.56 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,091 on EDHREC).