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Force of Despair
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #1936 · Rare · released 2025-03-24
{1}{B}{B}
Instant
If it's not your turn, you may exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Destroy all creatures that entered this turn.
Force of Despair is a rare black instant from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $7.05 to $49.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$11.61
USD Foil$49.99
Format legality
Where you can play Force of Despair in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $7.05 to $49.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons at $7.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons | 92 | Rare | $7.05 | $19.17 |
| Secret Lair Promo | 29 | Rare | $7.37 | $14.78 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 1936 | Rare | $11.31 | $49.99 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2019-06-14Force of Despair destroys all permanents that entered the battlefield this turn and are currently creatures. It doesn’t matter whether they were creatures as they entered the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Force of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Force of Despair is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Force of Despair legal in?
Force of Despair is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Force of Despair been printed?
Force of Despair has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Force of Despair?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons (#92) at about $7.05.
Who illustrated Force of Despair?
This printing of Force of Despair was illustrated by Tyler Walpole.