Sacrifice
Instant · Uncommon
Sacrifice is currently worth about $4.50 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Add an amount of B equal to the sacrificed creature's mana value.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
Playability
#2886 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Sacrificing an animated land gives no mana since the converted mana cost was zero.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
— wotc, 2013-04-15
Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
— wotc, 2013-04-15
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 124 | Uncommon | $169.99 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 125 | Uncommon | $95.92 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 418 | Uncommon | $43.41 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 126 | Uncommon | $21.97 | — |
| Special Guests | 69 | Mythic | $15.92 | $53.59 |
| Collectors' Edition | 125 | Uncommon | $12.00 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 121 | Uncommon | $10.11 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 125 | Uncommon | $9.42 | — |
| Revised Edition | 126 | Uncommon | $6.85 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 125 | Uncommon | $4.50 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 126 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Alpha #124 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $169.99 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$169.99 – $169.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sacrifice worth?
Sacrifice is currently worth about $4.50 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $4.50 to $169.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sacrifice printed in?
Sacrifice has been printed in 10 sets, including Limited Edition Alpha, Intl. Collectors' Edition, Unlimited Edition, Foreign Black Border, Special Guests, Summer Magic / Edgar, and more.
Can I buy Sacrifice on RareWell?
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Is Sacrifice legal in Commander?
Yes — Sacrifice is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sacrifice legal in Modern?
Sacrifice is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Sacrifice on the Reserved List?
No — Sacrifice is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Sacrifice?
Yes — Sacrifice has 3 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Limited Edition Alpha · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Unlimited Edition · Foreign Black Border · Special Guests · Summer Magic / Edgar · Revised Edition · Limited Edition Beta · 30th Anniversary Edition · Collectors' Edition
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