The Dark Ritual card from Magic: The Gathering's 2026 The Zeta Set, featuring the Uncommon Instant effect to generate black mana.
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Zeta Set
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Dark Ritual is an Instant card from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering release, The Zeta Set, carrying the number 159 in the SLZ series. This Uncommon variant, illustrated by MSCHF, is designed for players who need to accelerate their mana production during a match. The card has a mana cost of {B} and a mana value of 1, making it an efficient resource for black-aligned decks. Upon casting, the card allows the player to add three black mana to their mana pool, providing a significant advantage for playing higher-cost spells early in the game. Collectors interested in the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often track this card number within The Zeta Set checklist. As a key component in many black mana strategies, Dark Ritual continues to be a sought-after card among enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its straightforward yet powerful effect ensures its relevance in various gameplay formats, appealing to both casual players and serious competitors.
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Dark Ritual
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
MSCHF
Card Stock
English
{B}
Instant
B
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