Ritual of the Machine
Ritual of the Machine Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ritual of the Machine is $8.29 (ALL #59). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.29, up 1.8% over 7 days, up 5.3% over 30 days, up 11.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.29 (2026).
Ritual of the Machine Printings & Prices
Ritual of the Machine has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Ritual of the Machine: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.95 cash for ALL #59; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #59 | Nonfoil | $3.95 | $6.49 | 39% |
Ritual of the Machine Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature.
Ritual of the Machine is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ritual of the Machine Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
- Apr 15, 2013 You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ritual of the Machine has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL #59 | 1996-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
ALL #59 Ritual of the Machine in Commander
Ritual of the Machine is the #17,923 most-played card on EDHREC, down 161 places over the last 30 days.
Ritual of the Machine FAQ
How much is Ritual of the Machine worth?
Ritual of the Machine is worth about $8.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Commander?
Yes — Ritual of the Machine is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ritual of the Machine been reprinted?
Yes — Ritual of the Machine has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ritual of the Machine expensive?
Ritual of the Machine holds a $8.29 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.