Name: Circle of Despair
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Scott M. Fischer

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                  Mana3
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
Circle of DespairMirage

                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$2.45$3.95
Lightly Played$2.19$2.48
Moderately Played$1.54$2.22
Heavily Played$1.22$2.48
Damaged$0.86$2.27
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          Mana cost3
          TypeEnchantment
          
          SetMirage
          
          RarityEnchantment
          Released1996-10-07
        Oracle text1, Sacrifice a creature: Prevent all damage to any creature or player from any one source.
Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer

        Flavor
        "Life is a resource that should belong only to the strong."

—Shauku, Endbringer
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$2.45	$3.95
Lightly Played	$2.19	$2.48
Moderately Played	$1.54	$2.22
Heavily Played	$1.22	$2.48
Damaged	$0.86	$2.27