
Ritual of the Machine
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +2.2%
- EDHREC rank
- #18,303 Down 42 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy ALL #59 nonfoil
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Ritual of the Machine Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.23, up 0.5% over 7 days, up 2.2% over 30 days, up 23.4% over 90 days.
Ritual of the Machine Price History
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Reprints in this period
Ritual of the Machine price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $10.23.
Where to Buy and Sell Ritual of the Machine
Every market we track for ALL #59 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Ritual of the Machine in Sealed Products
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Ritual of the Machine Printings & Prices
Ritual of the Machine has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Ritual of the Machine: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #59 | Nonfoil |
Ritual of the Machine Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature.
"Rumors persist of dark deeds performed in the depths of Soldev. When will Dagsson heed the danger therein?" —Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi Heretic
Ritual of the Machine is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Ritual of the Machine Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013
Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
- Apr 15, 2013
You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ritual of the Machine has been reprinted 1 time.
- Jun 10, 1996AlliancesALL #59
Ritual of the Machine in Commander
Ritual of the Machine is the #18,303 most-played card on EDHREC, down 42 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 42 in 30 days
Ritual of the Machine FAQ
How much is Ritual of the Machine worth?
Ritual of the Machine is worth about $10.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Commander?
Yes. Ritual of the Machine is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ritual of the Machine been reprinted?
Yes. Ritual of the Machine has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ritual of the Machine expensive?
Ritual of the Machine holds a $10.23 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.
What can I play instead of Ritual of the Machine?
Cards that fill a similar role include Enslave, Helm of Possession, Mark of the Oni.





