Dark Ritual
From the Vault: Twenty 1 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Twenty
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Clint Langley
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Add black mana black mana black mana.
"Leshrac, my liege, grant me the power I am due."— Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Dark Ritual was originally released as a common card in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to provide black decks with an immediate, explosive mana advantage. Over the decades, it became a foundational staple of the game, defining the identity of black-aligned strategies that prioritize speed and power at the cost of long-term resource stability. Its ability to provide three black mana for the cost of one has made it one of the most iconic and scrutinized spells in the game's history.
The version from From the Vault: Twenty, released in 2013 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, features updated foil treatment and distinct frame aesthetics. As part of a curated collection highlighting influential cards throughout the game's lifespan, this printing serves as a tribute to the card's enduring competitive legacy. The inclusion in this specific set reflects the card's historical necessity in both casual and professional formats, marking it as a defining piece of the game's formative design philosophy.
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