Emissary of Despair

Emissary of Despair

$0.14

Updated 18h ago
dstuncommon·Creature — Spirit·{1}{B}{B}·Foil $2.96

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

About This Card

Emissary of Despair is an uncommon creature from Darksteel. Currently $0.14 ($2.96 foil).

Released February 2004 as part of Darksteel (expansion set). Click through to Darksteel 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 21.1x premium ($2.96), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emissary of Despair a good MTG investment?

Emissary of Despair is a uncommon from Darksteel currently at $0.14. 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 Emissary of Despair?

Emissary of Despair from Darksteel is currently $0.14 for nonfoil and $2.96 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Emissary of Despair's mana cost?

Emissary of Despair's mana cost (casting cost) is 1BB ({1}{B}{B}). See Emissary of Despair's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Emissary of Despair?

At $0.14, Emissary of Despair is a uncommon 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 Emissary of Despair?

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 Emissary of Despair good in Commander (EDH)?

Emissary of Despair is ranked #20083 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Emissary of Despair legal in?

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

Is Emissary of Despair going up or down?

At $0.14, daily moves for Emissary of Despair are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 21.1x premium at $2.96, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Emissary of Despair worth buying?

Emissary of Despair is currently priced at $0.14. 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%.

Emissary of Despair reprint risk

Emissary of Despair 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.

Emissary of Despair price history

SpellBook has tracked Emissary of Despair since its 2004 release in Darksteel across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #20083 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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