Desperate Ritual

Desperate Ritual

$6.07

Updated 15h ago
chkcommon·Instant — Arcane·{1}{R}·Foil $25.14

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.

About This Card

Desperate Ritual is a common instant from Champions of Kamigawa. Currently $6.07 ($25.14 foil).

Released October 2004 as part of Champions of Kamigawa (expansion set). Click through to Champions of Kamigawa for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Foil commands a 4.1x premium ($25.14), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desperate Ritual a good MTG investment?

Desperate Ritual is a common from Champions of Kamigawa currently at $6.07. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Desperate Ritual?

Desperate Ritual from Champions of Kamigawa is currently $6.07 for nonfoil and $25.14 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Desperate Ritual's mana cost?

Desperate Ritual's mana cost (casting cost) is 1R ({1}{R}). See Desperate Ritual's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Desperate Ritual?

At $6.07, Desperate Ritual is a common with Legal in Modern, 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 Desperate 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 Desperate Ritual good in Commander (EDH)?

Desperate Ritual is ranked #1012 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Desperate Ritual legal in?

Desperate Ritual is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Desperate Ritual

Is Desperate Ritual going up or down?

At $6.07, daily moves for Desperate Ritual are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 4.1x premium at $25.14, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Desperate Ritual worth buying?

Desperate Ritual is currently priced at $6.07. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Desperate Ritual reprint risk

Desperate 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.

Desperate Ritual price history

SpellBook has tracked Desperate Ritual since its 2004 release in Champions of Kamigawa across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #1012 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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