The Speed Demon
The Speed Demon is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Demon from Aetherdrift (453) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.92 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Speed Demon suits collectors and players working on Aetherdrift who need the Mythic slot. Treat $6.92 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is The Speed Demon from Aetherdrift?
The Speed Demon is a Legendary Creature — Demon in Aetherdrift numbered 453. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. The Speed Demon (453) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Demon in Aetherdrift. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is The Speed Demon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.92 for The Speed Demon. Low and high spread runs $6.92 to null. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 453 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2025.
| Set | Aetherdrift |
|---|---|
| Number | 453 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.92 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $6.92 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is The Speed Demon?
The Speed Demon is a Mythic printing in Aetherdrift. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 453 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for The Speed Demon?
The Speed Demon lists as Legendary Creature — Demon with keywords Flying, Trample, Start your engines!. Artist: Helge C. Balzer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 453 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
The Speed Demon (453) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Demon in Aetherdrift. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- The Speed Demon is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Demon in Aetherdrift, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.92.
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B} and type line Legendary Creature — Demon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $6.92 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Speed Demon from Aetherdrift?
The Speed Demon is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Demon from Aetherdrift numbered 453 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Speed Demon worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.92 for ungraded The Speed Demon. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Speed Demon?
The Speed Demon is catalogued as Mythic in Aetherdrift. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Speed Demon legal in Commander or Standard?
The Speed Demon shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does The Speed Demon trade at a premium?
The Speed Demon combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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