Circle of Despair
Enchantment · Rare
Circle of Despair is currently worth about $2.63 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
1, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B · W
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
Playability
#23097 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 259 | Rare | $2.63 | — |
Price intelligence
Mirage #259 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.63 | 2026-09-22 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$2.57 – $2.68 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Circle of Despair worth?
Circle of Despair is currently worth about $2.63 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Circle of Despair printed in?
Circle of Despair has been printed in 1 set, including Mirage.
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Is Circle of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Circle of Despair is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Circle of Despair legal in Modern?
Circle of Despair is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Circle of Despair on the Reserved List?
Yes — Circle of Despair is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Mirage
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