MagicChampions of Kamigawa
Desperate Ritual — Champions of Kamigawa #163
Desperate Ritual is a common Instant — Arcane from Champions of Kamigawa (2004), collector number 163, illustrated by Darrell Riche.
Desperate Ritual price
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Card details
- Number
- 163
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Darrell Riche
- Released
- 1 October 2004
What Desperate Ritual does
Add {R}{R}{R}.
Splice onto Arcane {1}{R} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
Format legality
Other printings of Desperate Ritual
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2706 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Secret Lair Drop 2026 | Rare | — |
| 1984 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Secret Lair Drop 2025 | Rare | €14.91 |
| 127 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Ultimate Masters 2018 | Uncommon | €2.95 |
| 14 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might 2017 | Uncommon | €3.22 |
| 110 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Modern Masters 2013 | Uncommon | €2.81 |
All 6 Desperate Ritual printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Desperate Ritual from Champions of Kamigawa worth?
About €1.64 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €17.30 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Desperate Ritual are there?
6 English paper printings, from Modern Masters to Champions of Kamigawa. The cheapest right now is the Champions of Kamigawa printing.
Is Desperate Ritual legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Desperate Ritual (Champions of Kamigawa)?
Darrell Riche.
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