Desperate Ritual
Desperate Ritual is a Common Instant — Arcane from Champions of Kamigawa (163) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $26.28 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desperate Ritual suits collectors and players working on Champions of Kamigawa who need the Common slot. Treat $26.28 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Desperate Ritual from Champions of Kamigawa?
Desperate Ritual is a Instant — Arcane in Champions of Kamigawa numbered 163. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Desperate Ritual (163) is a chase-tier Common Instant — Arcane in Champions of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Desperate Ritual worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $26.28 for Desperate Ritual. Low and high spread runs $26.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.63; foil: $26.28; Normal: $6.05. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Champions of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 163 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $26.28 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.63 |
| cardmarket | $1.63 |
| foil | $26.28 |
| Normal | $6.05 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Desperate Ritual?
Desperate Ritual is a Common printing in Champions of Kamigawa. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Desperate Ritual?
Desperate Ritual lists as Instant — Arcane with keywords Splice. Artist: Darrell Riche. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Desperate Ritual (163) is a chase-tier Common Instant — Arcane in Champions of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Desperate Ritual is catalogued as Common Instant — Arcane in Champions of Kamigawa, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $26.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.63; foil: $26.28; Normal: $6.05).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Instant — Arcane 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 $26.28 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Desperate Ritual from Champions of Kamigawa?
Desperate Ritual is a Common Instant — Arcane from Champions of Kamigawa numbered 163 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desperate Ritual worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $26.28 for ungraded Desperate Ritual. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desperate Ritual?
Desperate Ritual is catalogued as Common in Champions of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desperate Ritual legal in Commander or Standard?
Desperate Ritual shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Desperate Ritual trade at a premium?
Desperate Ritual combines Common scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa.
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