
Circle of Despair
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +1.2%
- EDHREC rank
- #23,682 Down 135 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy MIR #259 nonfoil
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Circle of Despair Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.48, up 1.2% over 7 days, up 1.2% over 30 days, down 4.6% over 90 days.
Circle of Despair Price History
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Circle of Despair price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.48.
Where to Buy and Sell Circle of Despair
Every market we track for MIR #259 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Circle of Despair in Sealed Products
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Circle of Despair Printings & Prices
Circle of Despair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Circle of Despair: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MIR #259 | Nonfoil |
Circle of Despair Rules Text & Legality
{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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time.
- Oct 8, 1996MirageMIR #259
Circle of Despair in Commander
Circle of Despair is the #23,682 most-played card on EDHREC, down 135 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 135 in 30 days
Circle of Despair FAQ
How much is Circle of Despair worth?
Circle of Despair is worth about $2.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $2.48; 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,682 on EDHREC).
What can I play instead of Circle of Despair?
Cards that fill a similar role include Martyr's Cause, Fanatical Devotion, Righteous Aura.





