Ritual of the Machine
Sorcery · Rare
Ritual of the Machine is currently worth about $8.16 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
Playability
#17870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances | 59 | Rare | $8.16 | — |
| Masters Edition II | 109 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Alliances #59 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $8.16 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$7.95 – $8.16 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ritual of the Machine worth?
Ritual of the Machine is currently worth about $8.16 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Ritual of the Machine printed in?
Ritual of the Machine has been printed in 2 sets, including Alliances, Masters Edition II.
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Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Commander?
Yes — Ritual of the Machine is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Modern?
Ritual of the Machine is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Ritual of the Machine on the Reserved List?
Yes — Ritual of the Machine is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Alliances · Masters Edition II
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