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Desperate Ritual — Secret Lair Drop #1984
Desperate Ritual is a rare Instant — Arcane from Secret Lair Drop (2025), collector number 1984, illustrated by Frank Frazetta.
Desperate Ritual price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 1984
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Frank Frazetta
- Released
- 9 June 2025
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 | — |
| 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 |
| 163 |  Desperate Ritual Instant — Arcane | Champions of Kamigawa 2004 | Common | €1.64 |
All 6 Desperate Ritual printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Desperate Ritual from Secret Lair Drop worth?
About €14.91 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €20.00 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 Champions of Kamigawa to Secret Lair Drop. 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 (Secret Lair Drop)?
Frank Frazetta.
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