Force of Despair
Secret Lair Promo · #29

Force of Despair

Force of Despair is a Rare Instant from Secret Lair Promo (29) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.42 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $8.42
Cardmarket trend €4.29
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Force of Despair suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Promo 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 Promo?

Force of Despair is a Instant in Secret Lair Promo numbered 29. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Force of Despair (29) is a format-relevant Instant in Secret Lair Promo 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 $8.42 for Force of Despair. Low and high spread runs $8.42 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.29; foil: $8.42; Normal: $6.02. This printing is from Secret Lair Promo. Collector number 29 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetSecret Lair Promo
Number29
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$8.42
Cardmarket EUR€4.29
cardmarket $4.29
foil $8.42
Normal $6.02

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Force of Despair?

Force of Despair is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Promo. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Secret Lair Promo. Collector number 29 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: Jordan Crane. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Promo. Collector number 29 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Force of Despair (29) is a format-relevant Instant in Secret Lair Promo 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 Promo, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $8.42 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.29; foil: $8.42; Normal: $6.02).
  • 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 $8.42 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 Promo?

Force of Despair is a Rare Instant from Secret Lair Promo numbered 29 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 $8.42 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 Promo. 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 $8.42. 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.