Ritual of the Machine

Ritual of the Machine

$7.88

Updated 22h ago
allrare·Sorcery·{2}{B}{B}

Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Ritual of the Machine is a rare sorcery from Alliances. Currently $7.88.

Released June 1996 as part of Alliances (expansion set). Click through to Alliances for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Ritual of the Machine is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ritual of the Machine a good MTG investment?

Ritual of the Machine is a rare from Alliances currently at $7.88. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. 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 Ritual of the Machine?

Ritual of the Machine from Alliances is currently $7.88 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Ritual of the Machine's mana cost?

Ritual of the Machine's mana cost (casting cost) is 2BB ({2}{B}{B}). See Ritual of the Machine's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Ritual of the Machine?

At $7.88, Ritual of the Machine is a rare 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 Ritual of the Machine?

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 Ritual of the Machine good in Commander (EDH)?

Ritual of the Machine is ranked #17742 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Ritual of the Machine legal in?

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

Other printings of Ritual of the Machine

Is Ritual of the Machine going up or down?

At $7.88, daily moves for Ritual of the Machine are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Ritual of the Machine worth buying?

Ritual of the Machine at $7.88 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.

Ritual of the Machine reprint risk

Ritual of the Machine is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.

Ritual of the Machine price history

SpellBook has tracked Ritual of the Machine since its 1996 release in Alliances across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #17742 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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