Dark Ritual
Fourth Edition 129 • common
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Sandra Everingham
- Market price
- $4.72
What it does
Add black mana black mana black mana.
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 introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993 as a core component of the black color identity. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to provide a burst of mana at a low cost, reflecting the game's early mechanical focus on powerful, high-impact spells. It remains one of the most recognizable examples of fast mana, embodying the risk-reward philosophy of the black mana color slice.
The Fourth Edition printing, released in 1995, features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic artists from the game's formative years. This iteration is noted for its standardized border and the transition into a broader base set format, which aimed to consolidate the game's growing ruleset. The card’s design, characterized by its straightforward utility and dark, thematic aesthetic, became a staple for competitive play and remains a cornerstone of the game's history.
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