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Castaway's Despair
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
Ixalan EDHREC #26,528
$0.07
-22.2%
7 days
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Castaway's Despair price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Castaway's Despair Price Summary
Castaway's Despair's current headline price is $0.07.
Castaway's Despair Printings & Prices
2 printings
Castaway's Despair has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Castaway's Despair: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | XLN #281 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | XLN #281 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #XLN-281 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Castaway's Despair Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant creature
When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature.
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Castaway's Despair is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Castaway's Despair Rulings
1 most recent
- Sep 29, 2017 Castaway's Despair can target a creature that's already tapped.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Castaway's Despair has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #XLN-281 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| XLN #281 | 2017-09-29 | Common | Standard |
PLST #XLN-281 Castaway's Despair in Commander
Castaway's Despair is the #26,528 most-played card on EDHREC, down 232 places over the last 30 days.
Castaway's Despair FAQ
How much is Castaway's Despair worth?
Castaway's Despair is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Castaway's Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Castaway's Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Castaway's Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Castaway's Despair has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Castaway's Despair cheap?
Castaway's Despair trades at about $0.07 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,528 on EDHREC).