Circle of Despair
Circle of Despair Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Circle of Despair is $2.60 (MIR #259). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.60, down 1.5% over 7 days, down 3.4% over 30 days, down 2.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.20 (2025).
Circle of Despair Printings & Prices
Circle of Despair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Circle of Despair: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for MIR #259; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #259 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| starcitygames | MIR #259 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Circle of Despair Rules Text & Legality
{1}, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Circle of Despair is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIR #259 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
MIR #259 Circle of Despair in Commander
Circle of Despair is the #23,174 most-played card on EDHREC, down 324 places over the last 30 days.
Circle of Despair FAQ
How much is Circle of Despair worth?
Circle of Despair is worth about $2.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026.
Is Circle of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Circle of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Circle of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Circle of Despair cheap?
Circle of Despair trades at about $2.60 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,174 on EDHREC).