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Village Rites
STA · Strixhaven Mystical Archive #35 · Uncommon · released 2021-04-23
{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Draw two cards.
"My colleagues revile the barbarity of the Blood Age, but I believe we have much to learn from the magics of endless war."
—Embrose, Silverquill dean
Village Rites is an uncommon black instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2021). It has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 2020 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.35 to $5.75 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.43
USD Foil$0.96
Format legality
Where you can play Village Rites in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.35 to $5.75 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Core Set 2021 at $0.35.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Set 2021 | 126 | Common | $0.35 | $0.48 |
| Kaldheim | 117 | Common | $0.36 | $0.46 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 98 | Uncommon | $2.38 | $2.66 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 35 | Uncommon | $0.42 | $0.96 |
| Game Night: Free-for-All | 64 | Common | $0.76 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 486 | Common | $0.37 | — |
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander | 212 | Common | $0.37 | — |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 508 | Common | $0.38 | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 392 | Common | $1.32 | $5.75 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 137 | Common | $0.94 | $0.98 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2248 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | INR-137 | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2021-02-05You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you can't cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you can't sacrifice additional creatures.
Frequently asked questions
Is Village Rites legal in Commander?
Yes — Village Rites is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Village Rites legal in?
Village Rites is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Village Rites been printed?
Village Rites has been printed 12 times across 10 sets, from 2020 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Village Rites?
The cheapest printing is Core Set 2021 (#126) at about $0.35.
Who illustrated Village Rites?
This printing of Village Rites was illustrated by Matthew G. Lewis.