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Desecration Elemental
CREATURE — ELEMENTAL Rare
Fifth Dawn EDHREC #11,734
$6.25
+7.2%
7 days
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Desecration Elemental price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.25.
Desecration Elemental Price Summary
Desecration Elemental's current headline price is $6.25.
Desecration Elemental Printings & Prices
1 printings
Desecration Elemental has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Desecration Elemental: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | 5DN #45 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #45 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 5DN #45 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Desecration Elemental Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
Whenever a player casts a spell, sacrifice a creature.
"Its precious corpses dance like puppets to attract mindless nim prey."
Desecration Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Desecration Elemental Rulings
2 most recent
- Dec 1, 2004 If Desecration Elemental is the only creature you control when its triggered ability resolves, you’ll have to sacrifice it.
- Dec 1, 2004 This ability triggers off anyone casting a spell, including you, not just Desecration Elemental’s controller or an opponent.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Desecration Elemental has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5DN #45 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #45 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
Desecration Elemental in Commander
Desecration Elemental is the #11,734 most-played card on EDHREC, down 166 places over the last 30 days.
Desecration Elemental FAQ
How much is Desecration Elemental worth?
Desecration Elemental is worth about $6.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Desecration Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Desecration Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Desecration Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Desecration Elemental has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desecration Elemental expensive?
Desecration Elemental holds a $6.25 price because supply is limited to a single printing.