Dark Ritual
Secret Lair Drop 2678 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2678
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Fury Galluzzi
- Market price
- $13.58
What it does
Add black mana black mana black mana.
"Light the pyre, raise the veil. Voices roar above the gale. Soul and sinew, breath and blood, Power in an endless flood."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Dark Ritual has been a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering since its debut in the Alpha set in 1993, representing the quintessential black-mana acceleration spell. Its power lies in its ability to provide three black mana for the cost of one, fueling rapid, aggressive plays that define the identity of the Swamp-aligned color. Over the decades, it has remained a staple in formats like Legacy and Commander, serving as a permanent reminder of the game's high-variance, high-reward history.
This specific iteration, released as part of a Secret Lair drop, features evocative, stylized artwork by Fury Galluzzi. The design shift reflects the contemporary trend of Secret Lair releases to move away from traditional fantasy tropes toward highly individualistic, modern artistic interpretations. Galluzzi’s contribution provides a haunting, visceral aesthetic that aligns with the card's function as a dark, illicit resource, and it was received by collectors as a distinct stylistic departure that emphasizes the card's role as a legendary piece of game history.
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