Force of Despair
Force of Despair is a Rare Instant from Secret Lair Drop (1936) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Force of Despair suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Force of Despair from Secret Lair Drop?
Force of Despair is a Instant in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1936. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Force of Despair (1936) is a format-relevant Instant in Secret Lair Drop with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Force of Despair worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $10.11 for Force of Despair. Low and high spread runs $10.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $6.79; Normal: $10.11. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1936 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1936 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €6.79 |
| cardmarket | $6.79 |
| Normal | $10.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Force of Despair?
Force of Despair is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1936 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Force of Despair?
Force of Despair lists as Instant. Artist: Tyler Walpole. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1936 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Force of Despair (1936) is a format-relevant Instant in Secret Lair Drop with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Force of Despair is catalogued as Rare Instant in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $10.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $6.79; Normal: $10.11).
- Mana cost {1}{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: Use $10.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Force of Despair from Secret Lair Drop?
Force of Despair is a Rare Instant from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1936 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Force of Despair worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.11 for ungraded Force of Despair. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Force of Despair?
Force of Despair is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Force of Despair legal in Commander or Standard?
Force of Despair shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Force of Despair near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $10.11. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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