Dark Ritual
30th Anniversary Edition 394 • common
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 394
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Sandra Everingham
- Market price
- €357.88
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 released in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, quickly becoming a foundational staple for Black-aligned decks due to its ability to generate rapid mana acceleration. It has since been reprinted in countless iterations, representing the volatile and desperate nature of necromancy within the Magic: The Gathering lore. The card serves as a mechanical hallmark of aggressive, high-risk playstyles that define the game's color identity.
The 30th Anniversary Edition was released in 2022 to commemorate three decades of the franchise, featuring a commemorative back design that distinguishes the cards from those intended for tournament play. This version reproduces the original illustration by Sandra Everingham, whose iconic 1993 depiction of a hooded figure channeling dark energy remains one of the most recognizable pieces of art in the game's history. The set was designed as a nostalgic celebration, aimed at collectors seeking to own versions of historic cards with a modern, high-quality finish.
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