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Emissary of Despair
CREATURE — SPIRIT Uncommon
Darksteel EDHREC #21,069
$0.14
+0.0%
7 days
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Emissary of Despair price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.14.
Emissary of Despair Price Summary
Emissary of Despair's current headline price is $0.14.
Emissary of Despair Printings & Prices
1 printings
Emissary of Despair has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Emissary of Despair: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DST #42 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DST #42 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DST #42 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DST #42 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DST #42 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Emissary of Despair Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses 1 life for each artifact they control.
Emissary of Despair 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
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Emissary of Despair has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DST #42 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DST #42 | 2004-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
Emissary of Despair in Commander
Emissary of Despair is the #21,069 most-played card on EDHREC, down 579 places over the last 30 days.
Emissary of Despair FAQ
How much is Emissary of Despair worth?
Emissary of Despair is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Emissary of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Emissary of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Emissary of Despair been reprinted?
Yes — Emissary of Despair has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Emissary of Despair cheap?
Emissary of Despair trades at about $0.14 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,069 on EDHREC).