The 2022 Magic: The Gathering Invoke Despair foil card from the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set. This rare Black sorcery features a powerful sacrifice effect.
Invoke Despair
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $0.38Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.37 to $0.38 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 14, 2026: 2.7%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
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Description
Invoke Despair is a rare Black sorcery from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion, designated as card number 101. Featuring a foil finish, this card represents a potent threat in the game's competitive and casual formats. While the flavor text hints at a mysterious sewer failure, the mechanical reality is a straightforward but devastating board wipe. As a five-mana value spell, Invoke Despair forces a target opponent to sacrifice a creature of their choice. If they cannot comply, the spell deals two damage and allows the caster to draw a card, followed by similar effects targeting enchantments and planeswalkers. This multi-step removal capability makes it a favorite among players who appreciate efficient, forced discard mechanics. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil versions for their shimmering finish and visual appeal. Whether you are building a Black deck focused on sacrifice synergies or simply appreciating the artistry of the NEO set, this card stands out as a key piece of the expansion. Its ability to handle multiple permanent types in a single turn makes it a formidable tool in the right deck. The combination of Olivier Bernard's illustration and the card's impactful gameplay ensures that Invoke Despair remains a memorable and functional piece of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty roster.
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Invoke Despair
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Olivier Bernard
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. If they can't, they lose 2 life and you draw a card. Then repeat this process for an enchantment and a planeswalker.
Although officials said it was a sewer failure, the people whispered that it was a warning of night's reach.






