Forbidden Ritual
Visions 60 • rare
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
- Market price
- $1.09
What it does
Sacrifice a nontoken permanent. If you do, target opponent loses 2 life unless that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice or discards a card. You may repeat this process any number of times.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Forbidden Ritual on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Forbidden Ritual was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to explore themes of darkness and mysticism, moving away from the more traditional high-fantasy tropes of earlier releases. It introduced a distinct mechanical focus on sacrificing permanents for powerful, short-term benefits, reflecting the set's narrative of characters tapping into forbidden power sources at a steep personal cost.
The card was illustrated by the artist Quinton Hoover, whose work is highly regarded for its unique, sweeping line art and emotive character portrayals. In this piece, Hoover utilized a stark and dramatic composition to convey the gravity of the ritual being performed. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its unconventional mechanics, sparking debate within the competitive community regarding its efficiency and the strategic trade-offs required to utilize its effect.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Forbidden Ritual
Forbidden Ritual is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Visions 60 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Forbidden Ritual on collecto.rs?
Forbidden Ritual doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Forbidden Ritual?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Forbidden Ritual catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Forbidden Ritual is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
