Grip of Desolation
Grip of Desolation is a Uncommon Instant from Battle for Zendikar (94) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Grip of Desolation suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Grip of Desolation from Battle for Zendikar?
Grip of Desolation is a Instant in Battle for Zendikar numbered 94. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Grip of Desolation (94) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.
What is Grip of Desolation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.36 for Grip of Desolation. Low and high spread runs $0.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 94 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Battle for Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 94 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.06 |
| cardmarket | $0.06 |
| foil | $0.36 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
How collectible is Grip of Desolation?
Grip of Desolation is a Uncommon printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 94 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Grip of Desolation?
Grip of Desolation lists as Instant with keywords Devoid. Artist: Lius Lasahido. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 94 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Grip of Desolation (94) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Grip of Desolation is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {4}{B}{B} and type line Instant 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Grip of Desolation from Battle for Zendikar?
Grip of Desolation is a Uncommon Instant from Battle for Zendikar numbered 94 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Grip of Desolation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded Grip of Desolation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Grip of Desolation?
Grip of Desolation is catalogued as Uncommon in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Grip of Desolation legal in Commander or Standard?
Grip of Desolation shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Grip of Desolation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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