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Ritual of the Machine
SORCERY Rare
Alliances RESERVED LIST EDHREC #18,229
$9.75
+4.1%
7 days
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Ritual of the Machine price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $9.75.
Ritual of the Machine Price Summary
Ritual of the Machine's current headline price is $9.75.
Ritual of the Machine Printings & Prices
1 printings
Ritual of the Machine has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Ritual of the Machine: Buylist Offers
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| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | ALL #59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ritual of the Machine Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ritual of the Machine Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
1 printings
Ritual of the Machine has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL #59 | 1996-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
Ritual of the Machine in Commander
Ritual of the Machine is the #18,229 most-played card on EDHREC, down 306 places over the last 30 days.
Ritual of the Machine FAQ
How much is Ritual of the Machine worth?
Ritual of the Machine is worth about $9.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $9.75 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.