Dark Ritual
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 196★ • common
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 196★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Wonchun Choi
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Add black mana black mana black mana.
"Praise Nurgle! For the plague to have progressed so quickly, truly his blessing must be upon us!"— Ku'gath Plaguefather
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 released in the Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly becoming a foundational staple of the black color identity. Its design represents the quintessential mana acceleration spell, allowing players to exchange a single card for a temporary surge of three black mana. As the game evolved, the card became a cornerstone of fast-paced combo decks, cementing its reputation as one of the most efficient spells in the game's long history.
The version featuring collector number 196★ was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set. Artist Wonchun Choi provided a fresh, thematic illustration that incorporates the grim, industrial aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe while remaining faithful to the original card's function. This specific printing was designed to integrate Magic: The Gathering's mechanics into a crossover experience, catering to both long-time fans of the card game and enthusiasts of the Warhammer lore.
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