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Desolation

Magic: The Gathering | Visions - Singles

Desolation - Magic: The Gathering Visions trading card
RarityU
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Visions
Available1 items
From£1.03
TypeEnchantment

Format Legality

legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Desolation

Desolation from Visions is currently available from around £1.04. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Enchantment

Mana Cost

{1}{B}{B}Mana Value 3

Color Identity

{B}Black

Card Text

At the beginning of each end step, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land of their choice. This enchantment deals 2 damage to each player who sacrificed a Plains this way.

Flavor Text

"Kill a creature, destroy the present. Kill the land, destroy the future." —Kaervek

Card Facts

Expansion

Visions

Current Floor

£1.04

Rarity

uncommon

Artist

George Pratt

Released

February 1997

EDHREC Rank

#13,344

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Desolation worth?

Desolation is currently shown on Card Synced from about £1.04 for Visions. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Desolation currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.

Is Desolation legal in Commander?

Desolation is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.

Is Desolation 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 Desolation on the Reserved List?

No. Desolation is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Desolation in-game text?

In game, Desolation is a Enchantment with text that starts: "At the beginning of each end step, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land of their choice. This enchantment deals 2 damage to each player who sacrificed a Plains this way.".

How popular is Desolation in Commander decks?

Desolation ranks #13,344 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

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Searchers looking for Desolation 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.

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