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Force of Despair Secret Lair Promo Borderless MTG card
SLP #29 · Art by Jordan Crane
SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo#29Rare

Force of Despair

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TCGplayer market · SLP #29 nonfoil
$6.22 −0.6% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−11.9%
EDHREC rank
#2,446 No change in 30 days
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Force of Despair Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.22, down 0.6% over 7 days, down 11.9% over 30 days, down 47.4% over 90 days.

Force of Despair Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Force of Despair

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Force of Despair in Sealed Products

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Force of Despair Printings & Prices

Force of Despair has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SLP set symbol, RareSLP #29
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MH1 set symbol, RareMH1 #92
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1936
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Card KingdomMH1 #92Foil
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Card KingdomSLD #1936Foil
CoolStuffIncMH1 #92Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #1936Nonfoil
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Card KingdomMH1 #92Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLP #29Nonfoil

Force of Despair Rules Text & Legality

Force of Despair

If it's not your turn, you may exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Destroy all creatures that entered this turn.

Force of Despair is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Force of Despair Rulings

  • Jun 14, 2019

    Force of Despair destroys all permanents that entered the battlefield this turn and are currently creatures. It doesn’t matter whether they were creatures as they entered the battlefield.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Force of Despair has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern HorizonsMH1 #92
  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, RareModern Horizons · foilMH1 #92
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1936
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1936
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · BorderlessSLP #29
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · Borderless, foilSLP #29

Force of Despair in Commander

Force of Despair is the #2,446 most-played card on EDHREC.

#2,446 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Force of Despair FAQ

How much is Force of Despair worth?

Force of Despair is worth about $6.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Force of Despair legal in Commander?

Yes. Force of Despair is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Force of Despair been reprinted?

Yes. Force of Despair has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Force of Despair expensive?

Force of Despair holds a $6.22 price because even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Force of Despair?

Cards that fill a similar role include Cradle to Grave, Snuff Out, Slaughter Pact.