Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dark Ritual is $3.75 (4ED #129), and the most expensive is $330.18 (MMQ #129, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.45, up 20.3% over 7 days, down 1.4% over 30 days, up 55.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.01 (2026).
Dark Ritual Printings & Prices
Dark Ritual has 52 tracked printings across 42 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil and etched finishes, including borderless, showcase and judge promo treatments.
Sell Dark Ritual: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $720.00 cash for MMQ #129 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #129 | Foil | $720.00 | $1,199.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #129 | Foil | $650.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #129 | Foil | $500.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #98 | Nonfoil | $250.00 | $499.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #394 | Nonfoil | $240.00 | $399.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | G09 #1 | Foil | $195.00 | $299.99 | 35% |
| starcitygames | LEA #98 | Nonfoil | $190.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1170 | Foil | $170.00 | $279.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #99 | Nonfoil | $140.00 | $279.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEB #99 | Nonfoil | $135.00 | — | — |
Dark Ritual Rules Text & Legality
Add {B}{B}{B}.
Dark Ritual is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dark Ritual has been reprinted 56 times. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMC #131 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | $133.39 | $127.75 | $19.09 | $9.39 |
| SLP #16 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| PMEI #2025-8 | 2025-07-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FCA #8 | 2025-06-13 | Rare | Borderless | $8.72 | $9.64 | $10.57 | $11.90 |
| FCA #8 | 2025-06-13 | Rare | Borderless | $74.43 | $43.16 | $60.38 | $46.20 |
| MB2 #179 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | $182.69 |
| MB2 #179 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | $14.13 |
| 30A #97 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 30A #394 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 40K #196★ | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TMC #131 
SLP #16 
PMEI #2025-8 
FCA #8 
MB2 #179 
30A #97 
40K #196★ Showing the 10 most recent of 56 printings.
Dark Ritual in Commander
Dark Ritual is the #34 most-played card on EDHREC.
Dark Ritual FAQ
How much is Dark Ritual worth?
Dark Ritual is worth about $5.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $3.75 to $330.18 across 52 tracked printings.
Is Dark Ritual legal in Commander?
Yes — Dark Ritual is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Dark Ritual been reprinted?
Yes — Dark Ritual has been reprinted 56 times, with 52 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dark Ritual expensive?
Dark Ritual holds a $5.45 price because Commander demand is high (#34 on EDHREC) and even with 56 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.