Archfiend of Depravity

Strategy & Gameplay

Archfiend of Depravity is a powerful black creature that brings significant board control to any deck looking to pressure opponents while managing their resources. As a five-mana 5/4 flyer with a devastating enter-the-battlefield effect, this demon excels in strategies that benefit from forcing opponents into difficult sacrificial decisions. The card's ability triggers at the beginning of each opponent's end step, meaning it creates repeated forced sacrifices that compound over multiple turns, making it particularly punishing in multiplayer formats where you face several opponents simultaneously. This makes Archfiend an excellent fit for black midrange and control decks that want to combine creature pressure with incremental value, as well as sacrifice-focused strategies that can leverage the discarded creatures for additional advantage through cards that trigger on sacrifice or fill the graveyard. In Commander, this card shines in token-heavy metas where opponents have built wide boards, effectively acting as a repeatable board wipe that forces opponents to carefully select which creatures survive. The flying keyword provides evasion, allowing Archfiend to attack through air-based defense while its ability handles ground threats. Format-wise, this card is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander, making it accessible for players across multiple competitive and casual formats. Players seeking a creature that provides both offensive pressure and defensive control would find Archfiend of Depravity an excellent addition to their deck, particularly in environments where creature-based strategies dominate the metagame.