
Force of Despair
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −11.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,446 No change in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy SLP #29 nonfoil
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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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Force of Despair price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.22.
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.
Sell Force of Despair: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #92 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #92 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLP #29 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1936 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #92 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1936 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1936 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1936 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #92 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLP #29 | Nonfoil |
Force of Despair Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2019Modern HorizonsMH1 #92
- Jun 14, 2019Modern Horizons · foilMH1 #92
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1936
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1936
- Aug 2, 2025Secret Lair Promo · BorderlessSLP #29
- Aug 2, 2025Secret Lair Promo · Borderless, foilSLP #29
Force of Despair in Commander
Force of Despair is the #2,446 most-played card on EDHREC.
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.





