Desolation
Desolation Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Desolation is $1.35 (VIS #58). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.35, down 9.4% over 7 days, down 10.0% over 30 days, up 10.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.55 (2026).
Desolation Printings & Prices
Desolation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Desolation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.52 cash for VIS #58; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #58 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| starcitygames | VIS #58 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Desolation Rules Text & Legality
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.
Desolation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Desolation Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Each Desolation only causes up to one land per turn to be sacrificed. If you have more than one, each will do this.
- Oct 4, 2004 It works even if it was not on the battlefield when the land was tapped for mana.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Desolation has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS #58 | 1997-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
VIS #58 Desolation in Commander
Desolation is the #15,098 most-played card on EDHREC, down 188 places over the last 30 days.
Desolation FAQ
How much is Desolation worth?
Desolation is worth about $1.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Desolation legal in Commander?
Yes — Desolation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Desolation been reprinted?
Yes — Desolation has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desolation cheap?
Desolation trades at about $1.35 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,098 on EDHREC).