# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #455

> The rare sorcery Invoke Despair from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set. Catalog number NEO 455, featuring black mana mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- **Card number**: #455
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Invoke Despair is a rare black sorcery from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering expansion Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, identified by card number NEO 455. Designed by artist Olivier Bernard, this card belongs to the single-color black mana identity and carries a mana value of five. The card’s effect allows a player to target an opponent's creatures, enchantments, and planeswalkers, forcing sacrifices or dealing life loss while drawing cards. For investors and hobbyists building specialized collections, owning this artifact from the Neon Dynasty era offers a tangible connection to one of Magic's most visually distinct sets. The product stands as a key component for enthusiasts seeking to complete their Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty inventory or explore the game's intricate resource management mechanics. This card represents both a functional gameplay tool and a collectible item for those who value the history and design of modern Magic releases.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Invoke Despair in Magic: The Gathering?

Invoke Despair has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}{B}{B}, totaling five mana. It is a black sorcery card with a mana value of 5, requiring one generic mana and four black mana to cast.

### Who illustrated the Invoke Despair card in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty?

The card Invoke Despair (NEO 455) was illustrated by Olivier Bernard. His artwork appears on the rare version of this card released in the 2022 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set.

### What does the Invoke Despair card do in gameplay?

Invoke Despair targets an opponent and forces them to sacrifice a creature of their choice. If they cannot, they lose 2 life and you draw a card. This process is then repeated for an enchantment and a planeswalker.

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