Quick Answer

Hero's Demise is a rare Instant from BOK (BOK) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.93 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hero's Demise MTG card

Hero's Demise

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target legendary creature.

"What will it say on our graves, Lord Konda? Will it say we led our world to conquer immortal forces or that we were crushed by our own arrogance? At each defeat, I wonder." —Sensei Hisoka, letter to Lord Konda

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Jim Nelson

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Market Prices

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$0.93
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$5.26
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$0.99
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$3.99
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€0.55
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€2.63
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hero's Demise? Basics

Hero's Demise is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target legendary creature."

How much mana does Hero's Demise cost to cast? Basics

Hero's Demise 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.

Hero's Demise'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.

Hero's Demise 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.

Hero's Demise's current oracle text is: "Destroy target legendary creature."

What is the current price of Hero's Demise? Pricing

The current market price for Hero's Demise is approximately $0.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.55 EUR.

Where can I buy Hero's Demise? Pricing

You can purchase Hero's Demise 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.

Hero's Demise normal: $0.93 | foil: $5.26

Is Hero's Demise legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hero's Demise in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hero's Demise legal in Modern? Legality

Hero's Demise is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hero's Demise legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hero's Demise 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 Hero's Demise legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hero's Demise in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hero's Demise legal in Legacy? Legality

Hero's Demise is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hero's Demise legal in Vintage? Legality

Hero's Demise 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 Hero's Demise legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hero's Demise 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 Hero's Demise from? Details

This printing of Hero's Demise is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 68.

Hero's Demise may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hero's Demise's rarity? Details

Hero's Demise is a rare card in BOK.

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

Who illustrated Hero's Demise? Details

Hero's Demise was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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

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