Force of Despair
Force of Despair Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Force of Despair is $7.48 (SLP #29, Borderless), and the most expensive is $49.99 (SLD #1936, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.79, down 1.3% over 7 days, up 94.2% over 30 days, up 124.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $12.38 (2024).
Force of Despair Printings & Prices
Force of Despair has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Force of Despair: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $16.50 cash for MH1 #92 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #92 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #92 | Foil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #92 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | SLP #29 | Foil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1936 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1936 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #92 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1936 | Foil | $4.80 | $9.49 | 49% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1936 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLP #29 | Nonfoil | $1.40 | $6.49 | 78% |
Force of Despair Rules Text & Legality
If it's not your turn, you may exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Destroy all creatures that entered this turn.
Force of Despair is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Force of Despair Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 Force of Despair destroys all permanents that entered the battlefield this turn and are currently creatures. It doesn’t matter whether they were creatures as they entered the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Force of Despair has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLP #29 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $7.70 | $7.69 | $8.52 | $8.33 |
| SLP #29 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | $2.10 | $2.12 | $2.54 | $2.66 |
| SLD #1936 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1936 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| MH1 #92 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH1 #92 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SLP #29 
SLD #1936 
MH1 #92 Force of Despair in Commander
Force of Despair is the #2,415 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.
Force of Despair FAQ
How much is Force of Despair worth?
Force of Despair is worth about $11.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $7.48 to $49.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Force of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Force of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Force of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Force of Despair has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Force of Despair expensive?
Force of Despair holds a $11.79 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.