Quick Answer

Caverns of Despair is a rare World Enchantment from LEG (LEG) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $50.57 USD. Legal in Commander.

Caverns of Despair MTG card

Caverns of Despair

World Enchantment

Card Text

No more than two creatures can attack each combat. No more than two creatures can block each combat.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Harold McNeill

Market Prices

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$50.57
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$64.99
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€41.23
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caverns of Despair? Basics

Caverns of Despair is a World Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "No more than two creatures can attack each combat. No more than two creatures can block each combat."

How much mana does Caverns of Despair cost to cast? Basics

Caverns of Despair has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Caverns of Despair's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Caverns of Despair has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Caverns of Despair's current oracle text is: "No more than two creatures can attack each combat. No more than two creatures can block each combat."

What is the current price of Caverns of Despair? Pricing

The current market price for Caverns of Despair is approximately $50.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €41.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Caverns of Despair? Pricing

You can purchase Caverns of Despair from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Caverns of Despair in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Caverns of Despair in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Caverns of Despair is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Caverns of Despair in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Legacy? Legality

Caverns of Despair is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Vintage? Legality

Caverns of Despair is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Caverns of Despair legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Caverns of Despair in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Caverns of Despair from? Details

This printing of Caverns of Despair is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 136.

Caverns of Despair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Caverns of Despair's rarity? Details

Caverns of Despair is a rare card in LEG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Caverns of Despair? Details

Caverns of Despair was illustrated by Harold McNeill.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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