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Desecration Elemental
TD2 · Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia #57 · Rare · released 2011-05-14
{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 Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia (2011). 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.
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.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Dawn | 45 | Rare | $6.06 | $17.76 |
| Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia This page | 57 | Rare | — | — |
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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.