Tar Fiend — Frequently Asked Questions
7 common questions about Tar Fiend in MTG — View Tar Fiend
What does Tar Fiend do?
Tar Fiend is a Creature — Elemental. Its Oracle text reads: "Devour 2 (As this creature enters, you may sacrifice any number of creatures. It enters with twice that many +1/+1 counters on it.) When this creature enters, target player discards a card for each creature it devoured." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Tar Fiend?
Tar Fiend is a Creature — Elemental. It is a Rare card from the Shards of Alara set.
What format is Tar Fiend legal in?
How much does Tar Fiend cost?
The current market price for Tar Fiend is approximately $0.28 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Tar Fiend from?
Tar Fiend was printed in Shards of Alara. Browse all cards from Shards of Alara.
Is Tar Fiend good in Commander?
Yes, Tar Fiend is legal in Commander. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What cards are similar to Tar Fiend?
There are 20 cards similar to Tar Fiend with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Kemuri-Onna, Mournwhelk, Sanity Gnawers. View all cards similar to Tar Fiend.
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