
Altar of Dementia Proxy
Artifact · Modern Horizons · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (6)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 3 | 2022-11-18 | $17.73 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 66 | 2022-11-18 | $22.43 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 66z | 2022-11-18 | $700 |
| Modern Horizons | 218 | 2019-06-14 | $18.19 |
| Conspiracy | 196 | 2014-06-06 | $20.36 |
| Tempest | 276 | 1997-10-14 | $26.48 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Altar of Dementia cost?
Around $18.19 on the open market for the Modern Horizons printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Altar of Dementia proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Altar of Dementia proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.