Archfiend of Spite

set	min	mtgo
-	10.04	1.0 tix

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Name	Archfiend of Spite
Type	Creature — demon
Description	Flying Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to this creature, that source's controller loses that much life unless they sacrifice that many permanents of their choice. Madness (If you discard this card, discard it into exile.See more
Artist	Tomasz Jedruszek
Set	Commander 2019 #14
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About Archfiend of Spite

Archfiend of Spite, Creature — demon, designed by Tomasz Jedruszek first released in Aug, 2019 in the set Commander 2019. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 10.04.

This card would be beneficial in a control or midrange deck that focuses on disrupting the opponent's strategy and applying pressure with flying creatures. While Archfiend of Spite's ability can punish opponents for damaging it, there are potentially better options available in terms of efficiency and impact on the game. Cards like Griselbrand or Griselbrand, the Great Distortion offer more immediate and powerful effects for a similar mana cost, making them more appealing choices for competitive play. However, for a more casual or thematic deck, Archfiend of Spite could certainly see play and create interesting gameplay scenarios.

Rules

08/23/19

Archfiend of Spite’s triggered ability will trigger even if it is dealt lethal damage. For example, if Archfiend of Spite blocks a 7/7 creature, its ability will trigger when combat damage is dealt and the attacking player will sacrifice seven permanents or lose 7 life.

08/23/19

If the player doesn’t control enough permanents that they can sacrifice, they must lose life.

08/23/19

The player who loses life or permanents is the player who controls the source as Archfiend of Spite’s triggered ability resolves. In some rare cases, this may not be the same player who controlled the source as it dealt damage. If the source is no longer in the zone it was in as it dealt damage, the source’s last known information is used to determine who controlled it.

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