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Tendrils of Despair
WTH · Weatherlight #83 · Common · released 1997-06-09
{B}
Sorcery
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Target opponent discards two cards.
"Because I am incapable of tears does not mean I have no need to shed them."
—Karn, silver golem
Tendrils of Despair is a common black sorcery from Weatherlight (1997). Its recent market price is about $0.16. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Tendrils of Despair in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.16 to $0.16 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Weatherlight at $0.16.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherlight This page | 83 | Common | $0.16 | — |
More from Weatherlight
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 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.
- 2004-10-04If the player has fewer than 2 cards, they discard whatever they have.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tendrils of Despair legal in Commander?
Yes — Tendrils of Despair is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tendrils of Despair legal in?
Tendrils of Despair is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tendrils of Despair been printed?
Tendrils of Despair has a single printing, released in 1997.
What is the cheapest printing of Tendrils of Despair?
The cheapest printing is Weatherlight (#83) at about $0.16.
Who illustrated Tendrils of Despair?
This printing of Tendrils of Despair was illustrated by John Coulthart.