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Circle of Despair
ENCHANTMENT Rare
Mirage RESERVED LIST EDHREC #23,461
$2.67
+1.5%
7 days
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Circle of Despair price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.67.
Circle of Despair Price Summary
Circle of Despair's current headline price is $2.67.
Circle of Despair Printings & Prices
1 printings
Circle of Despair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Circle of Despair: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #259 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MIR #259 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Circle of Despair Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{1}, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
""Life is a resource that should belong only to the strong."
—Shauku, Endbringer"
Circle of Despair is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIR #259 | 1996-10-08 | Rare | Standard |
Circle of Despair in Commander
Circle of Despair is the #23,461 most-played card on EDHREC, down 287 places over the last 30 days.
Circle of Despair FAQ
How much is Circle of Despair worth?
Circle of Despair is worth about $2.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Circle of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Circle of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Circle of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Circle of Despair cheap?
Circle of Despair trades at about $2.67 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,461 on EDHREC).