Desperate Ritual #163 – Champions of Kamigawa (Common)

Magic: The Gathering · Champions of Kamigawa · Common

Desperate Ritual #163 Price

Desperate Ritual (#163, Common) from Champions of Kamigawa is worth $6.85 to $90.00 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €17.30.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $90.00
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €17.30
30-day change: +242.5%
Printings: 4

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Desperate Ritual prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$90.00	€17.30
Normal	$6.85	€1.93
Normal - French	—	—
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Champions of Kamigawa
Card number: 163
Rarity: Common
Released: October 1, 2004
Illustrator: Darrell Riche
Type line: Instant — Arcane
Rules text: Add RRR to your mana pool.
Splice onto Arcane 1R (As you play an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card’s effects to
that spell.)

Desperate Ritual: common questions

How much is Desperate Ritual #163 worth?

Desperate Ritual (#163, Common) from Champions of Kamigawa is worth $6.85 to $90.00 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €17.30.

What set is Desperate Ritual from?

Desperate Ritual is card 163 in Champions of Kamigawa, released October 1, 2004. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by Darrell Riche.

Is Desperate Ritual going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $26.28 (September 6, 2026) to $90.00 (October 4, 2026), a change of +242.5%. The 30-day low was $26.28 and the high $90.00.

How do I check what my Desperate Ritual is worth?

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