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Ghastly Demise
Price history
Ghastly Demise price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.12.
Ghastly Demise Price Summary
Ghastly Demise's current headline price is $0.12.
Ghastly Demise Printings & Prices
Ghastly Demise has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Ghastly Demise: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ODY #139 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #129 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #cr139sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #139 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #129 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ghastly Demise Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target nonblack creature if its toughness is less than or equal to the number of cards in your graveyard.
Ghastly Demise is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Ghastly Demise Rulings
- Nov 10, 2020 Because 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.
- Nov 10, 2020 Ghastly 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ghastly Demise has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMR #129 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard |
| CMR #129 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard |
| WC02 #cr139sb | 2002-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| ODY #139 | 2001-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| ODY #139 | 2001-10-01 | Common | Standard |
WC02 #cr139sb 
ODY #139 Ghastly Demise in Commander
Ghastly Demise is the #16,850 most-played card on EDHREC, down 404 places over the last 30 days.
Ghastly Demise FAQ
How much is Ghastly Demise worth?
Ghastly Demise is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Ghastly Demise legal in Commander?
Yes — Ghastly Demise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ghastly Demise been reprinted?
Yes — Ghastly Demise has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ghastly Demise cheap?
Ghastly Demise trades at about $0.12 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,850 on EDHREC).