Dark Ritual
Introductory Two-Player Set 19 • common
- Set
- Introductory Two-Player Set
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Sandra Everingham
- Market price
- $10.89
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 DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Dark Ritual was originally featured in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the core philosophy of black mana: gaining temporary power at a cost. The version from the Introductory Two-Player Set, released in 1996, utilizes the classic illustration by Sandra Everingham. Her work for the game during its formative years helped establish a dark, gothic aesthetic that moved away from high-fantasy archetypes, grounding the game in a more sinister, occult visual language.
The card was designed to be a quintessential acceleration spell, allowing players to produce three black mana for the cost of one. This mechanic made it a staple in early competitive formats, as it allowed for explosive, fast-paced plays that could overwhelm opponents in the game's earliest turns. While the card is a common rarity, its design remains a cornerstone of the black mana identity, frequently appearing in reprints and serving as a fundamental benchmark for mana efficiency in the trading card game's history.
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