Desperate Ravings
Innistrad · #139

Desperate Ravings

Desperate Ravings is a Uncommon Instant from Innistrad (139) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.43
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Desperate Ravings suits collectors and players working on Innistrad 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 Desperate Ravings from Innistrad?

Desperate Ravings is a Instant in Innistrad numbered 139. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R, U. Desperate Ravings (139) from Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Innistrad. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Desperate Ravings worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.43 for Desperate Ravings. Low and high spread runs $0.43 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.43; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Innistrad. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetInnistrad
Number139
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.43
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
foil $0.43
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Desperate Ravings?

Desperate Ravings is a Uncommon printing in Innistrad. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Innistrad. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2011.

What are the key details for Desperate Ravings?

Desperate Ravings lists as Instant with keywords Flashback. Artist: John Stanko. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Innistrad. Collector number 139 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Desperate Ravings (139) from Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Desperate Ravings is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.43 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.43; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} 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 Desperate Ravings from Innistrad?

Desperate Ravings is a Uncommon Instant from Innistrad numbered 139 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Desperate Ravings worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded Desperate Ravings. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Desperate Ravings?

Desperate Ravings is catalogued as Uncommon in Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Desperate Ravings legal in Commander or Standard?

Desperate Ravings 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.

Should I buy Desperate Ravings near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.43. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.