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Circle of Despair Mirage MTG card
MIR #259 · Art by Scott M. Fischer
MIR set symbol, RareMirage#259Rare

Circle of Despair

Enchantment
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · MIR #259 nonfoil
$2.48 +1.2% +$0.03, 7 days
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30 days
+1.2%
EDHREC rank
#23,682 Down 135 in 30 days
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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 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.

MIR set symbol, RareMIR #259
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Circle of Despair Rules Text & Legality

Circle of Despair

{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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Circle of Despair has been reprinted 1 time.

  • Oct 8, 1996MIR set symbol, RareMirageMIR #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.

#23,682 EDHREC rank
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.