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Ritual of the Machine
ALL · Alliances #59 · Rare · released 1996-06-10
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature.
"Rumors persist of dark deeds performed in the depths of Soldev. When will Dagsson heed the danger therein?"
—Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi Heretic
Ritual of the Machine is a rare black sorcery from Alliances (1996). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1996 to 2008. Its recent market price is about $10.01. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$10.01
Format legality
Where you can play Ritual of the Machine in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $10.01 to $10.01 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Alliances at $10.01.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances This page | 59 | Rare | $10.01 | — |
| Masters Edition II | 109 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2013-04-15You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- 2013-04-15Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ritual of the Machine legal in Commander?
Yes — Ritual of the Machine is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ritual of the Machine legal in?
Ritual of the Machine is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Ritual of the Machine been printed?
Ritual of the Machine has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1996 to 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Ritual of the Machine?
The cheapest printing is Alliances (#59) at about $10.01.
Who illustrated Ritual of the Machine?
This printing of Ritual of the Machine was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.