Circle of Despair
Magic: The Gathering | Mirage - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Mirage |
| Available | 7 items |
| From | $2.27 |
| Type | Enchantment |
Format Legality
Reserved List| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $2.94 | 1 | ||
LP | $2.99 | 1 | ||
MP | $2.27 | 2 | Unavailable | |
LP | $2.56 | 3 | Unavailable |
About Circle of Despair
Circle of Despair from Mirage is currently available from around $1.79. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Flavor Text
"Life is a resource that should belong only to the strong." —Shauku, Endbringer
Card Facts
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Reserved List Card
Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint this card in tournament-legal form, which can materially affect scarcity and collector demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Circle of Despair worth?
Circle of Despair is currently shown on Card Synced from about $1.79 for Mirage. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Circle of Despair currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Circle of Despair legal in Commander?
Circle of Despair is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Circle of Despair 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 Circle of Despair on the Reserved List?
Yes. Circle of Despair is on the Reserved List, which means Wizards of the Coast has committed not to reprint it in tournament-legal form. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Circle of Despair in-game text?
In game, Circle of Despair is a Enchantment with text that starts: "{1}, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.".
How popular is Circle of Despair in Commander decks?
Circle of Despair ranks #23,174 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Circle of Despair legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.