Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Grip of Desolation is an uncommon instant from Battle for Zendikar. Currently $0.21 ($0.30 foil).
Released October 2015 as part of Battle for Zendikar (expansion set). Click through to Battle for Zendikar for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grip of Desolation a good MTG investment?
Grip of Desolation is a uncommon from Battle for Zendikar currently at $0.21. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Grip of Desolation?
Grip of Desolation from Battle for Zendikar is currently $0.21 for nonfoil and $0.30 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Grip of Desolation's mana cost?
Grip of Desolation's mana cost (casting cost) is 4BB ({4}{B}{B}). See Grip of Desolation's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Grip of Desolation?
At $0.21, Grip of Desolation is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, 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 Grip of Desolation?
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 Grip of Desolation good in Commander (EDH)?
Grip of Desolation is ranked #23235 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Grip of Desolation legal in?
Grip of Desolation is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Grip of Desolation going up or down?
At $0.21, daily moves for Grip of Desolation are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.4x premium at $0.30, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Grip of Desolation worth buying?
Grip of Desolation is currently priced at $0.21. 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%.
Grip of Desolation reprint risk
Grip of Desolation 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.
Grip of Desolation price history
SpellBook has tracked Grip of Desolation since its 2015 release in Battle for Zendikar across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #23235 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.