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The Speed Demon
Price tag $1.75

Legendary CreatureDemon

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#1125 Current Rank
#1148 Last Week
#1313 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Speed Demon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Speed Demon decks.

Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+12% Synergy $1.04
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+3% Synergy $0.33
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $6.79
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+2% Synergy $1.59
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $109.80

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Speed Demon's abilities and overall game plan.

Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+80% Synergy $0.99
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+78% Synergy $0.24
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+66% Synergy $0.38
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+65% Synergy $0.09
Gas Guzzler Gas Guzzler
+62% Synergy $0.16
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+61% Synergy $0.05
Racers' Scoreboard Racers' Scoreboard
+50% Synergy $0.12
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+50% Synergy $3.57
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+47% Synergy $0.38
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+45% Synergy $1.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Speed Demon decks.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+40% Synergy $0.31
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+38% Synergy $0.18
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+30% Synergy $2.64
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+26% Synergy $4.86
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+21% Synergy $1.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+19% Synergy $13.56
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $8.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $5.54
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.44
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $31.96
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.60
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $16.11
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-10% Synergy $12.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Speed Demon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+42% Synergy $0.88
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+40% Synergy $0.69
Gastal Raider Gastal Raider
+36% Synergy $0.06
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+33% Synergy $0.20
Risen Necroregent Risen Necroregent
+30% Synergy $0.05
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+28% Synergy $66.16
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+27% Synergy $7.92
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+27% Synergy $7.09
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+25% Synergy $0.53
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+25% Synergy $3.85
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+24% Synergy $1.72
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+24% Synergy $0.59
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+23% Synergy $30.94
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+23% Synergy $0.33
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+21% Synergy $4.80
Mutant Surveyor Mutant Surveyor
+19% Synergy $0.02
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+18% Synergy $4.69
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.18
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+17% Synergy $1.66
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+17% Synergy $1.79
Walking Sarcophagus Walking Sarcophagus
+16% Synergy $0.03
Streaking Oilgorger Streaking Oilgorger
+15% Synergy $0.02
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $4.72
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.42
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+13% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.41
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+12% Synergy $0.15
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+12% Synergy $13.15
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+12% Synergy $0.45
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+12% Synergy $2.45
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+11% Synergy $27.95
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+11% Synergy $0.19
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+10% Synergy $8.18
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+10% Synergy $0.67
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $5.85
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+7% Synergy $2.15
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+7% Synergy $0.72
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+5% Synergy $0.90
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $5.21
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $5.97
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+2% Synergy $1.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-1% Synergy $2.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.86
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-7% Synergy $0.26
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-12% Synergy $3.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Speed Demon safe.

Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+20% Synergy $4.21
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+19% Synergy $0.29
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.29
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+12% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.02
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+10% Synergy $2.65
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.76
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.35
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+7% Synergy $0.13
Defile Defile
+6% Synergy $0.62
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $2.92
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $23.65
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.33
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+5% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.91
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+3% Synergy $0.98
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $16.57
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+3% Synergy $4.33
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.34
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.10
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+3% Synergy $0.07
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $3.84
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+2% Synergy $8.59
Dismember Dismember
+1% Synergy $6.62
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $2.75
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $12.66
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-1% Synergy $3.08
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-2% Synergy $2.99
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.59
Overkill Overkill
-2% Synergy $0.21
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.77
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-2% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
-3% Synergy $0.04
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $0.89
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Speed Demon's game plan and control the board.

Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+18% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+15% Synergy $4.51
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+11% Synergy $1.91
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $5.14
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+7% Synergy $2.61
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+7% Synergy $1.30
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+7% Synergy $3.89
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+6% Synergy $1.05
Blood Tithe Blood Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.26
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.43
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.23
Blood Money Blood Money
+4% Synergy $0.67
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $20.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.53
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.62
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.25
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-5% Synergy $2.69
Victimize Victimize
-6% Synergy $0.44
Mutilate Mutilate
-6% Synergy $1.70
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.72

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+33% Synergy $6.89
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+27% Synergy $3.34
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+27% Synergy $8.98
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+16% Synergy $0.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $34.22
The Last Ride The Last Ride
+12% Synergy $0.37
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+11% Synergy $1.53
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+10% Synergy $0.14
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $18.82
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+8% Synergy $0.24
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+8% Synergy $0.16
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.85
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+7% Synergy $7.28
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.50
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+6% Synergy $0.12
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+6% Synergy $1.08
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+5% Synergy $0.33
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.79
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.40
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+4% Synergy $0.37
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $19.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $36.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Speed Demon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+17% Synergy $21.86
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $3.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $12.32
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $21.30
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+8% Synergy $18.15
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.16
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+7% Synergy $1.13
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $6.56
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+6% Synergy $0.67
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.08
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+5% Synergy $1.89
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.44
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $8.63
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.64
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $1.89
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $16.56
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $2.22
Necromancy Necromancy
0% Synergy $7.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $2.62
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $0.93
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $21.01
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-4% Synergy $0.97
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $3.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Speed Demon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.54
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+4% Synergy $10.95
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.14

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+34% Synergy $2.59
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+19% Synergy $5.11
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.43
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $49.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $7.19
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $1.08
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.51
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $12.42
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $23.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.14
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-4% Synergy $0.99
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-6% Synergy $3.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $1.62
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-7% Synergy $0.30
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-9% Synergy $2.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Starting Column Starting Column
+50% Synergy $0.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $2.88
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+10% Synergy $18.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $20.12
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.24
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Speed Demon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $2.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.92

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Speed Demon.

Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Morinfen Morinfen
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
Selenia, Dark Angel Selenia, Dark Angel
Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tymna the Weaver Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
Cecil, Dark Knight Cecil, Dark Knight
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
The Last Ride The Last Ride
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Mister Negative Mister Negative
Griselbrand Griselbrand
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron