Desecration Elemental
Desecration Elemental Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Desecration Elemental is $5.71 (5DN #45), and the most expensive is $17.50 (5DN #45, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.71, flat over 7 days, down 2.1% over 30 days, down 2.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.99 (2026).
Desecration Elemental Printings & Prices
Desecration Elemental has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Desecration Elemental: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for 5DN #45; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #45 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 5DN #45 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #45 | Foil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
Desecration Elemental Rules Text & Legality
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
Whenever a player casts a spell, sacrifice a creature.
Desecration Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Desecration Elemental Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 If Desecration Elemental is the only creature you control when its triggered ability resolves, you’ll have to sacrifice it.
- Dec 1, 2004 This ability triggers off anyone casting a spell, including you, not just Desecration Elemental’s controller or an opponent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Desecration Elemental has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5DN #45 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #45 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
5DN #45 Desecration Elemental in Commander
Desecration Elemental is the #11,568 most-played card on EDHREC, down 39 places over the last 30 days.
Desecration Elemental FAQ
How much is Desecration Elemental worth?
Desecration Elemental is worth about $5.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $5.71 to $17.50 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Desecration Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Desecration Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Desecration Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Desecration Elemental has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desecration Elemental expensive?
Desecration Elemental holds a $5.71 price because supply is limited to a single printing.