The Pit — Frequently Asked Questions

7 common questions about The Pit in MTG — View The Pit

What does The Pit do?

The Pit is a Plane — The Abyss. Its Oracle text reads: "When you planeswalk to The Pit, each player creates their choice of a 3/3 white Angel creature token with flying or a 6/6 black Demon creature token with flying, trample, and "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another creature. If you can't, this token deals 6 damage to you." Whenever chaos ensues, each player sacrifices a nonartifact creature of their choice." — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.

What type of card is The Pit?

The Pit is a Plane — The Abyss. It is a Common card from the March of the Machine Commander set. Learn more about Flying in our MTG wiki.

What format is The Pit legal in?

Check Gatherer for the official rulings.

How much does The Pit cost?

The current market price for The Pit is approximately $0.89 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 The Pit from?

The Pit was printed in March of the Machine Commander. Browse all cards from March of the Machine Commander.

Is The Pit good in Commander?

The Pit is not legal in Commander.

What cards are similar to The Pit?

There are 20 cards similar to The Pit with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Rite of Belzenlok, Liege of the Pit, Lord of the Pit. View all cards similar to The Pit.

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