Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Dark Ritual is a common instant from Mercadian Masques. Currently $6.45 ($330.18 foil).
Released October 1999 as part of Mercadian Masques (expansion set). Click through to Mercadian Masques for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #34 on EDHREC — one of the most-played cards in Commander, the format that drives the majority of MTG singles demand.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dark Ritual a good MTG investment?
Dark Ritual is a common from Mercadian Masques currently at $6.45. It's ranked #34 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Dark Ritual?
Dark Ritual from Mercadian Masques is currently $6.45 for nonfoil and $330.18 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Dark Ritual's mana cost?
Dark Ritual's mana cost (casting cost) is B ({B}). See Dark Ritual's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Dark Ritual?
At $6.45, Dark Ritual is a common with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Dark Ritual?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Dark Ritual good in Commander (EDH)?
Dark Ritual is ranked #34 on EDHREC, making it one of the most-played cards in the entire format. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Dark Ritual legal in?
Dark Ritual is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Dark Ritual
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander #793 — $13.59
- Secret Lair Drop #2665 — $13.54
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal #131 — $10.05
- Media and Collaboration Promos #2025-8 — $19.82
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #8 — $11.84
- Mystery Booster 2 #179 — $7.10
- Secret Lair Promo #16
- 30th Anniversary Edition #394
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander #196 — $7.05
- The List #DDE-18 — $5.74
- Jumpstart: Historic Horizons #783
- Strixhaven Mystical Archive #26 — $13.67
Is Dark Ritual going up or down?
At $6.45, daily moves for Dark Ritual are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 51.2x premium at $330.18, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Dark Ritual worth buying?
Dark Ritual ranks #34 on EDHREC, putting it in the top tier of Commander demand. At $6.45, the buy case rests on continued Commander play and reprint timing; see the SpellBook Score and reprint risk above.
Dark Ritual reprint risk
Dark Ritual can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Dark Ritual price history
SpellBook has tracked Dark Ritual since its 1999 release in Mercadian Masques across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #34 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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