Angel of Despair
Angel of Despair Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Angel of Despair is $0.53 (PLST #UMA-196), and the most expensive is $10.46 (GPT #101, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.53, down 3.6% over 7 days, down 10.2% over 30 days, down 26.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.19 (2026).
Angel of Despair Printings & Prices
Angel of Despair has 8 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Angel of Despair: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.60 cash for GPT #101 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | GPT #101 | Foil | $9.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | GPT #101 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GPT #101 | Foil | $5.60 | $13.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SCH #22 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1564 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1564 | Foil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #196 | Foil | $1.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #196 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1564 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | GK2 #37 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
Angel of Despair Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature enters, destroy target permanent.
Angel of Despair is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Angel of Despair has been reprinted 12 times. The Store Championships reprint cut the price 2% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH #22 | 2025-04-01 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| SCH #22 | 2025-04-01 | Rare | Inverted | $2.22 | $2.29 | $2.18 | $2.44 |
| PLST #UMA-196 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1564 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1564 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| GK2 #37 | 2019-02-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| UMA #196 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| UMA #196 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMA #173 | 2017-06-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMD #180 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SCH #22 
PLST #UMA-196 
SLD #1564 
GK2 #37 
UMA #196 
CMA #173 
CMD #180 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Angel of Despair in Commander
Angel of Despair is the #5,038 most-played card on EDHREC, down 38 places over the last 30 days.
Angel of Despair FAQ
How much is Angel of Despair worth?
Angel of Despair is worth about $0.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.53 to $10.46 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Angel of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Angel of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Angel of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Angel of Despair has been reprinted 12 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Angel of Despair cheap?
Angel of Despair trades at about $0.53 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,038 on EDHREC).