Archfiend of Depravity
Creature — Demon
Flying
At the beginning of each opponent's end step, that player chooses up to two creatures they control, then sacrifices the rest.
- CMC
- 5
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- B
- Rarity
- rare
- Set
- Magic Online Promos
- Price
- —
- EDHREC rank
- #1590
Archfiend of Depravity caps every opponent at two creatures on their end step, dismantling token swarms and go-wide strategies without requiring any setup beyond casting it. Five mana for a 5/4 flier is a real rate, and Be'lakor, the Dark Master turns every creature pruned by its trigger into damage dealt directly to opponents.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
Be'lakor, the Dark Master draws a card whenever a Demon enters, and Archfiend of Depravity fits the Demon tribal shell while functioning as a standalone board-control piece that keeps opponents from rebuilding wide.
Ardyn, the Usurper
Ardyn, the Usurper rewards stacking the board with imposing threats, and Archfiend of Depravity does double duty — it's a flying body that contributes to Ardyn's combat payoffs while denying opponents the creature density needed to block or race back.
Vincent Valentine
Vincent Valentine wants evasive, high-impact threats, and Archfiend of Depravity delivers a 5/4 flier that simultaneously strips opponents of their best blockers each turn cycle.
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
Raphael, Fiendish Savior buffs Demons and Devils, so Archfiend of Depravity slots in as a type-line payoff that also strangles token-based opponents who might otherwise race under the Demon tribal clock.
Kaalia of the Vast
Kaalia of the Vast cheats Archfiend of Depravity into play for free, bypassing the five-mana ask entirely and landing the end-step pruning effect as early as turn four.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Commander is where Archfiend of Depravity earns its keep — multiplayer tables frequently host at least one token or creature-flood strategy, and a persistent end-step cap at two creatures applies pressure to every opponent simultaneously. In Legacy and Vintage, five mana is a prohibitive cost in formats defined by fast mana and efficient interaction, so it sees essentially no competitive play there. Modern and Pioneer are similarly hostile; the format's removal suite answers a 5/4 cleanly before the trigger ever matters. Stick to Commander, where the card is genuinely threatening and the Demon type line opens real tribal synergy doors.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
unknown tier
Current price data for Archfiend of Depravity isn't available in this context, so check Scryfall or TCGPlayer for the live number. It has seen multiple printings, which historically keeps its floor accessible for a budget-conscious Demon tribal or control build.
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Sources
Mentioned
- Be'lakor, the Dark Master
- Ardyn, the Usurper
- Vincent Valentine
- Raphael, Fiendish Savior
- Kaalia of the Vast
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.