Demotion
GRNGuilds of Ravnica/#9/2018Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 5.9%30d▼ 5.3%90d▲ 5.9%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Guilds of Ravnica
- Down 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 150% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc5 Oct 2018
Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keyword abilities are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text. Triggered abilities (starting with “when,” “whenever,” or “at”) are unaffected by Demotion.
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About this card
Demotion
Demotion is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (down 5.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Demotion FAQ
How much is Demotion worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Demotion is $0.18. It is down 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Demotion?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Guilds of Ravnica at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Demotion first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GRN #9, released 2018-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Demotion?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.45 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 150% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Demotion legal in Commander?
Yes, Demotion is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Demotion legal in Modern?
Yes, Demotion is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Demotion legal in Standard?
Demotion is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Demotion do?
Demotion is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.".