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Descent into Madness
Magic: The Gathering | Avacyn Restored - Singles
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| Rarity | M |
| Number | 97 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Avacyn Restored |
| Type | Enchantment |
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Card Profilemythic
About Descent into Madness
Descent into Madness from Avacyn Restored is currently available from around $0.40. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Enchantment
Mana Cost
Mana Value 5Color Identity
BlackCard Text
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a despair counter on this enchantment, then each player exiles X permanents they control and/or cards from their hand, where X is the number of despair counters on this enchantment.
Flavor Text
The stairs lead down in both directions.
Card Facts
Expansion
Avacyn Restored
Current Floor
$0.40
Rarity
mythic
Artist
Anthony Francisco
Released
May 2012
EDHREC Rank
#24,178
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Descent into Madness worth?
Descent into Madness is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.40 for Avacyn Restored. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Descent into Madness currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Descent into Madness legal in Commander?
Descent into Madness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Descent into Madness legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Descent into Madness on the Reserved List?
No. Descent into Madness is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Descent into Madness in-game text?
In game, Descent into Madness is a Enchantment with text that starts: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a despair counter on this enchantment, then each player exiles X permanents they control and/or cards from their hand, where X is the number of despair counters on this enchantment.".
How popular is Descent into Madness in Commander decks?
Descent into Madness ranks #24,178 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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