Emissary of Despair
Emissary of Despair Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Emissary of Despair is $0.14 (DST #42), and the most expensive is $2.96 (DST #42, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 7.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2024).
Emissary of Despair Printings & Prices
Emissary of Despair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Emissary of Despair: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.75 cash for DST #42 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DST #42 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| starcitygames | DST #42 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DST #42 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DST #42 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DST #42 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Emissary of Despair Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses 1 life for each artifact they control.
Emissary of Despair is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Emissary of Despair has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST #42 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DST #42 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
DST #42 Emissary of Despair in Commander
Emissary of Despair is the #20,490 most-played card on EDHREC, down 460 places over the last 30 days.
Emissary of Despair FAQ
How much is Emissary of Despair worth?
Emissary of Despair is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $2.96 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Emissary of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Emissary of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Emissary of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Emissary of Despair has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Emissary of Despair cheap?
Emissary of Despair trades at about $0.14 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,490 on EDHREC).