Force of Despair
Instant · Rare
Force of Despair is currently worth about $7.48 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
If it's not your turn, you may exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Destroy all creatures that entered this turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2019
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
Playability
#2412 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly 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 | 1936 | Rare | $11.10 | $49.99 |
| Modern Horizons | 92 | Rare | $8.13 | $18.83 |
| Secret Lair Promo | 29 | Rare | $7.48 | $10.78 |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1936 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $49.99 | $11.10 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$10.99 – $49.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Force of Despair worth?
Force of Despair is currently worth about $7.48 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $7.48 to $49.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Force of Despair printed in?
Force of Despair has been printed in 3 sets, including Modern Horizons, Secret Lair Promo, Secret Lair Drop.
Can I buy Force of Despair on RareWell?
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Is Force of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Force of Despair is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Force of Despair legal in Modern?
Yes — Force of Despair is legal in Modern.
Is Force of Despair on the Reserved List?
No — Force of Despair is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Modern Horizons · Secret Lair Promo · Secret Lair Drop
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