Forbidden Ritual
Forbidden Ritual Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forbidden Ritual is $1.09 (VIS #60). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.09, flat over 7 days, up 7.9% over 30 days, up 10.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.61 (2024).
Forbidden Ritual Printings & Prices
Forbidden Ritual has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Forbidden Ritual: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for VIS #60; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #60 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
Forbidden Ritual Rules Text & Legality
Sacrifice a nontoken permanent. If you do, target opponent loses 2 life unless that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice or discards a card. You may repeat this process any number of times.
Forbidden Ritual is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Forbidden Ritual Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If you choose to repeat the process, you repeat the effect but do not get to pick a different target opponent.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose the target opponent on casting.
- Oct 4, 2004 You sacrifice during resolution, not during casting.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Forbidden Ritual has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS #60 | 1997-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
VIS #60 Forbidden Ritual in Commander
Forbidden Ritual is the #24,755 most-played card on EDHREC, down 185 places over the last 30 days.
Forbidden Ritual FAQ
How much is Forbidden Ritual worth?
Forbidden Ritual is worth about $1.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Forbidden Ritual legal in Commander?
Yes — Forbidden Ritual is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Forbidden Ritual been reprinted?
Yes — Forbidden Ritual has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forbidden Ritual cheap?
Forbidden Ritual trades at about $1.09 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,755 on EDHREC).