Ritual of the Machine
Ritual of the Machine is a Rare Sorcery from Alliances (59) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.90 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ritual of the Machine suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Ritual of the Machine from Alliances?
Ritual of the Machine is a Sorcery in Alliances numbered 59. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Ritual of the Machine (59) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Ritual of the Machine worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.90 for Ritual of the Machine. Low and high spread runs $7.90 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.78; Normal: $7.90. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 59 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.90 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.78 |
| cardmarket | $3.78 |
| Normal | $7.90 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Ritual of the Machine?
Ritual of the Machine is a Rare printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Ritual of the Machine?
Ritual of the Machine lists as Sorcery. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Ritual of the Machine (59) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Ritual of the Machine is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.90 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.78; Normal: $7.90).
- Mana cost {2}{B}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $7.90 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ritual of the Machine from Alliances?
Ritual of the Machine is a Rare Sorcery from Alliances numbered 59 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ritual of the Machine worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.90 for ungraded Ritual of the Machine. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ritual of the Machine?
Ritual of the Machine is catalogued as Rare in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Commander or Standard?
Ritual of the Machine shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Ritual of the Machine near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.90. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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