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Desecration Elemental — Fifth Dawn

Desecration Elemental

5DN · Fifth Dawn #45 · Rare · released 2004-06-04

{3}{B}
Creature — Elemental
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever a player casts a spell, sacrifice a creature.
Its precious corpses dance like puppets to attract mindless nim prey.

Desecration Elemental is a rare black creature from Fifth Dawn (2004). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2004 to 2011. Recent market prices range from $6.06 to $17.76 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.

USD$5.83
USD Foil$19.63
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IllustratorPete Venters
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Desecration Elemental in sanctioned and popular formats.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal

All printings (2)

Prices range from $6.06 to $17.76 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fifth Dawn at $6.06.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Fifth Dawn This page45Rare$6.06$17.76
Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia57Rare——

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).

  • 2004-12-01This ability triggers off anyone casting a spell, including you, not just Desecration Elemental’s controller or an opponent.
  • 2004-12-01If Desecration Elemental is the only creature you control when its triggered ability resolves, you’ll have to sacrifice it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Desecration Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Desecration Elemental is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Desecration Elemental legal in?
Desecration Elemental is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Desecration Elemental been printed?
Desecration Elemental has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2004 to 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Desecration Elemental?
The cheapest printing is Fifth Dawn (#45) at about $6.06.
Who illustrated Desecration Elemental?
This printing of Desecration Elemental was illustrated by Pete Venters.