Desecration Elemental
| Name | Desecration Elemental |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — elemental |
| Description | Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever a player casts a spell, sacrifice a creature. |
| Flavor | Its precious corpses dance like puppets to attract mindless nim prey. |
| Artist | Pete Venters |
| Set | Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia #57 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Desecration Elemental
Desecration Elemental, Creature — elemental, designed by Pete Venters first released in Jun, 2004 in the set Fifth Dawn and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 128.95.
This Desecration Elemental card would be best suited for a black control deck that focuses on sacrificing creatures for value and disrupting the opponent's game plan. While it can be a powerful deterrent with its Fear ability, the drawback of having to sacrifice a creature whenever a player casts a spell can be quite costly. There are potentially better cards for similar strategies, such as Grave Pact or Dictate of Erebos, which provide more consistent and impactful effects without the same level of downside. Overall, Desecration Elemental could see play in certain niche decks that can leverage its abilities effectively, but it may not be a top-tier choice in most competitive scenarios.
Rules
12/01/04
This ability triggers off anyone casting a spell, including you, not just Desecration Elemental’s controller or an opponent.
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| 2024-08-11 | 68.51 ZAR | 87.03 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-12 | 68.51 ZAR | 77.47 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-19 | 68.51 ZAR | 70.96 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 68.51 ZAR | 82.19 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-02 | 68.51 ZAR | 88.74 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | 68.51 ZAR | 92.19 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-16 | 68.51 ZAR | 87.75 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-23 | 68.51 ZAR | 99.60 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-09-30 | 68.51 ZAR | 103.36 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-07 | 68.51 ZAR | 104.32 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | 68.51 ZAR | 105.74 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-10-21 | 68.51 ZAR | 106.40 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 68.51 ZAR | 104.64 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-06 | 68.51 ZAR | 102.68 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 68.51 ZAR | 98.19 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 68.51 ZAR | 96.52 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 68.51 ZAR | 94.13 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-02 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.59 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-09 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-19 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-06 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-13 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-20 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-01-27 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 68.51 ZAR | 91.73 ZAR | 0 |
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| 2025-11-18 | 109.56 ZAR | 109.56 ZAR | 0 |
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| 2026-01-26 | 121.32 ZAR | 121.32 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 116.56 ZAR | 116.56 ZAR | 0 |
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| 2026-04-07 | 124.82 ZAR | 124.82 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 126.80 ZAR | 126.80 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 133.91 ZAR | 133.91 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | 134.49 ZAR | 134.49 ZAR | 0 |
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| 2026-05-14 | 141.39 ZAR | 141.39 ZAR | 0 |
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| 2026-07-27 | 121.42 ZAR | 121.42 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 124.70 ZAR | 124.70 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-10 | 128.95 ZAR | 128.95 ZAR | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Desecration Elemental
What type of card is Desecration Elemental?
Desecration Elemental is a Creature — elemental card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Desecration Elemental do?
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Whenever a player casts a spell, sacrifice a creature.
How much does Desecration Elemental cost?
Desecration Elemental currently starts at 128.95. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Desecration Elemental from?
Desecration Elemental was first released in the set Fifth Dawn, illustrated by Pete Venters.
Is Desecration Elemental legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Desecration Elemental can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Desecration Elemental?
Cards similar to Desecration Elemental include Nezumi Cutthroat. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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