Mayhem Devil
Whenever a player sacrifices a permanent, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.
Rulings (5)
May 3, 2019 · Mayhem Devil itself doesn't allow any player to sacrifice any permanents. Its ability triggers whenever a player sacrifices a permanent because some other spell, ability, or cost instructed the player to do so.
May 3, 2019 · You control Mayhem Devil's triggered ability and choose the target, no matter who sacrificed the permanent.
May 3, 2019 · If you sacrifice Mayhem Devil, its ability triggers.
May 3, 2019 · A legendary permanent that is put into a graveyard because of the "legend rule" isn't sacrificed.
May 3, 2019 · If a permanent is sacrificed to pay a cost of a spell or ability, Mayhem Devil's ability will resolve before that spell or ability. Conversely, if a permanent is sacrificed during the resolution of a spell or ability, that spell or ability will finish resolving before Mayhem Devil's ability is put onto the stack.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · cEDH
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce | cEDH | 75% | 1× | 4 |
| Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept | cEDH | 33.3% | 1× | 3 |
| Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver | cEDH | 7.7% | 1× | 13 |