Invoke Despair
Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 101 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Sorcery |
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About Invoke Despair
Invoke Despair from Prerelease Cards does not have a live floor price on this page right now, but you can still review its rules text, card profile, and format signals below.
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Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. If they can't, they lose 2 life and you draw a card. Then repeat this process for an enchantment and a planeswalker.
Flavor Text
Although officials said it was a sewer failure, the people whispered that it was a warning of night's reach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Invoke Despair worth?
Invoke Despair does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Invoke Despair currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Invoke Despair legal in Commander?
Invoke Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Invoke 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 Invoke Despair on the Reserved List?
No. Invoke Despair is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Invoke Despair in-game text?
In game, Invoke Despair is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. If they can't, they lose 2 life and you draw a card. Then repeat this process for an enchantment and a planeswalker.".
How popular is Invoke Despair in Commander decks?
Invoke Despair ranks #9,050 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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