Magic: The Gathering · Darksteel
Emissary of Despair
French name: Émissaire du désespoir
Emissary of Despair (Darksteel 42) has a market price of US$0.12 to US$2.72 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
As of Nov 9, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Creature: Spirit
- Mana cost
- {1}{B}{B}
- Power / toughness
- 2/1
- Artist
- rk post
Card text
Flying Whenever Emissary of Despair deals combat damage to a player, that player loses 1 life for each artifact he or she controls.
About this card
Emissary of Despair is card 42 in Darksteel, a Magic: The Gathering set released Feb 6, 2004. Rarity: Uncommon. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by rk post. Reference market price on Nov 9, 2026: US$0.12 (Normal), US$2.72 (Foil). Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went down 7.7%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.