Desperate Ritual
Instant — Arcane · Uncommon
Desperate Ritual is currently worth about $6.08 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Add RRR. Splice onto Arcane 1R (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant — Arcane
- Keywords
- Splice
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2013
- Artist
- Darrell Riche
Playability
#989 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1984 | Rare | $20.68 | — |
| Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might | 14 | Uncommon | $7.26 | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 127 | Uncommon | $7.23 | $13.08 |
| Modern Masters | 110 | Uncommon | $6.34 | $14.67 |
| Champions of Kamigawa | 163 | Common | $6.08 | $26.28 |
| Treasure Chest | 65851 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1984 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $20.68 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$20.60 – $20.68 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Desperate Ritual worth?
Desperate Ritual is currently worth about $6.08 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $6.08 to $26.28 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Desperate Ritual printed in?
Desperate Ritual has been printed in 6 sets, including Modern Masters, Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might, Ultimate Masters, Treasure Chest, Champions of Kamigawa, Secret Lair Drop.
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Is Desperate Ritual legal in Commander?
Yes — Desperate Ritual is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Desperate Ritual legal in Modern?
Yes — Desperate Ritual is legal in Modern.
Is Desperate Ritual on the Reserved List?
No — Desperate Ritual is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Modern Masters · Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might · Ultimate Masters · Treasure Chest · Champions of Kamigawa · Secret Lair Drop
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