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Circle of Despair — Mirage Magic: The Gathering card
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Circle of Despair

Stable+2.1%
Mirage, 1996 · #259
Circle of Despair's Near Mint price is down 3.3% ($0.08) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 2, 2026
Card Details
TypeEnchantment
Mana Cost1WB
ArtistScott M. Fischer
Card Text{1}, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
"Life is a resource that should belong only to the strong." —Shauku, Endbringer
Format Legality
CommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$2.38
moderate
$1.79
$2.45
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 2
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$2.38
Movement
7D Change+2.1% (+$0.05)
30D Change-3.3% (-$0.08)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 2
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$2.38NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Circle of Despair worth?
The current Near Mint price for Circle of Despair from Mirage (Magic: The Gathering) is $2.38. It has increased 2.1% over the past 7 days.
What set is Circle of Despair from?
Circle of Despair is from the Mirage set, released October 1996. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Circle of Despair?
Circle of Despair is a rare card from Mirage in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Circle of Despair changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Circle of Despair has fallen 3.3% ($0.08) to $2.38.