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Desolation
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Visions EDHREC #15,582
$1.23
-4.7%
7 days
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Desolation price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.23.
Desolation Price Summary
Desolation's current headline price is $1.23.
Desolation Printings & Prices
1 printings
Desolation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Desolation: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | VIS #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Desolation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of each end step, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land of their choice. This enchantment deals 2 damage to each player who sacrificed a Plains this way.
""Kill a creature, destroy the present. Kill the land, destroy the future."
—Kaervek"
Desolation 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
Desolation Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 Each Desolation only causes up to one land per turn to be sacrificed. If you have more than one, each will do this.
- Oct 4, 2004 It works even if it was not on the battlefield when the land was tapped for mana.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Desolation has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS #58 | 1997-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
Desolation in Commander
Desolation is the #15,582 most-played card on EDHREC, down 484 places over the last 30 days.
Desolation FAQ
How much is Desolation worth?
Desolation is worth about $1.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Desolation legal in Commander?
Yes — Desolation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Desolation been reprinted?
Yes — Desolation has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Desolation cheap?
Desolation trades at about $1.23 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,582 on EDHREC).