Desperate Ritual Proxy
Instant — Arcane · Ultimate Masters · uncommon
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (5)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1984 | 2025-06-09 | $20.66 |
| Ultimate Masters | 127 | 2018-12-07 | $7.71 |
| Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might | 14 | 2017-03-31 | $7.21 |
| Modern Masters | 110 | 2013-06-07 | $6.34 |
| Champions of Kamigawa | 163 | 2004-10-01 | $5.72 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Desperate Ritual cost?
Around $7.71 on the open market for the Ultimate Masters printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Desperate Ritual proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Desperate Ritual proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.