Desolation
VISVisions/#58/1997Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.49
Cardmarket€1.01
ManaPool$0.58
TCGplayer$2.72
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.38
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.12 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.79Low $1.29▲ 15.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.72TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 13.8%30d▲ 52.8%90d▲ 119.3%
90d high
$2.79
90d low
$1.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.72
Visions
- Up 52.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $2.79.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
At the beginning of each end step, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land of their choice. This enchantment deals 2 damage to each player who sacrificed a Plains this way.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
It works even if it was not on the battlefield when the land was tapped for mana.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Each Desolation only causes up to one land per turn to be sacrificed. If you have more than one, each will do this.
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About this card
Desolation
Desolation is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{B}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.72 (up 52.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Desolation FAQ
How much is Desolation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Desolation is $2.72. It is up 52.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.22 to $2.79.
What is the cheapest printing of Desolation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Visions at $2.72 on TCGplayer.
What set was Desolation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from VIS #58, released 1997-02-03.
Is Desolation legal in Commander?
Yes, Desolation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Desolation legal in Modern?
Desolation is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Desolation legal in Standard?
Desolation is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Desolation do?
Desolation is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of each end step, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land of their choice. This enchantment deals 2 damage to each player who sacrificed a Plains this way.".