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Blade of the Oni is a mythic Artifact Creature — Equipment Demon from PRM (PRM) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blade of the Oni MTG card

Blade of the Oni

Artifact Creature — Equipment Demon

Card Text

Menace Equipped creature has base power and toughness 5/5, has menace, and is a black Demon in addition to its other colors and types. Reconfigure {2}{B}{B} ({2}{B}{B}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)

Card Stats

3/1 mythic CMC: 2.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Jason A. Engle
Menace Reconfigure

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blade of the Oni? Basics

Blade of the Oni is a Artifact Creature — Equipment Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Equipped creature has base power and toughness 5/5, has menace, and is a black Demon in addition to its other colors and types. Reconfigure {2}{B}{B} ({2}{B}{B}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

How much mana does Blade of the Oni cost to cast? Basics

Blade of the Oni has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blade of the Oni's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blade of the Oni has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blade of the Oni's current oracle text is: "Menace Equipped creature has base power and toughness 5/5, has menace, and is a black Demon in addition to its other colors and types. Reconfigure {2}{B}{B} ({2}{B}{B}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)"

What is the current price of Blade of the Oni? Pricing

Price data for Blade of the Oni is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Blade of the Oni? Pricing

You can purchase Blade of the Oni from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blade of the Oni in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Modern? Legality

Blade of the Oni is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blade of the Oni is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blade of the Oni is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Legacy? Legality

Blade of the Oni is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Vintage? Legality

Blade of the Oni is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blade of the Oni legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blade of the Oni in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blade of the Oni from? Details

This printing of Blade of the Oni is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 97979.

Blade of the Oni may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blade of the Oni's rarity? Details

Blade of the Oni is a mythic card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blade of the Oni? Details

Blade of the Oni was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Blade of the Oni's power and toughness? Details

Blade of the Oni is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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