A Mythic Rare Legendary Demon card from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift expansion, featuring a unique racing speed mechanic.
The Speed Demon
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Aetherdrift
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The Speed Demon (card number 105) stands as a significant Mythic Rare creature within the 2025 Aetherdrift expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Helge C. Balzer, this Legendary Creature — Demon card blends dark fantasy aesthetics with the set’s high-octane racing theme. With a mana cost of five black mana, it brings a potent presence to decks seeking aggressive strategies. The card features the keywords Flying and Trample, allowing it to bypass ground defenses and strike directly. Its defining trait is the 'Start your engines!' mechanic, which tracks a speed counter that grows as opponents lose life, ultimately fueling card draw at the end step. For collectors, The Speed Demon represents the intersection of powerful gameplay and the vibrant, mechanical art style characteristic of Aetherdrift. As a Mythic Rare, it is one of the most sought-after cards in the set, often serving as a centerpiece for completionists and competitive players alike. Understanding the nuances of this release helps collectors appreciate the depth of the Aetherdrift block. Whether you are building a deck around the speed mechanic or simply adding to your collection, this card offers both strategic depth and visual appeal. The Speed Demon remains a focal point for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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The Speed Demon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Helge C. Balzer
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Legendary Creature — Demon
5 / 5
B
Card Text
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Flying, trample Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) At the beginning of your end step, you draw X cards and lose X life, where X is your speed.
Caution is for those who falter.