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Desperate Ritual - Ultimate Masters

Ultimate Masters (UMA) · uncommon

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Desperate Ritual

Tier C

Instant — Arcane, {1}{R}

Oracle Text

Add {R}{R}{R}. Splice onto Arcane {1}{R} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modern142Tier C
pioneerNot Legal
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
pauper241Tier C
premodernNot Legal
duel-commander24
cedhTier B
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
modernRuby Storm(3.5%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperRuby Storm(7.1%)
B
3.694%Main3.38
duel-commanderDargo, the Shipwrecker // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper(2.3%)
B
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderMuxus, Goblin Grandee(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
legacyRuby Storm(0.0%)
D
3.5100%Main3.50
duel-commanderDargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThor, God of Thunder(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
cedhKediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhScion of the Ur-Dragon(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhDihada, Binder of Wills(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAshling, Flame Dancer(0.1%)1.099%Main0.99
cedhGodo, Bandit Warlord(0.1%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhPrismari, the Inspiration(0.1%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhZirda, the Dawnwaker(0.2%)1.030%Main0.30
cedhSami, Wildcat Captain(0.1%)1.026%Main0.26
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.016%Main0.15
cedhRocco, Cabaretti Caterer(0.3%)1.015%Main0.15
cedhKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhCrystal, Inhuman Princess(0.7%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhMagda, Brazen Outlaw(0.7%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(0.7%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhXyris, the Writhing Storm(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhInalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver(2.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy(0.7%)1.0100%Main1.00
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.0%)1.049%Main0.49
cedhVivi Ornitier(0.8%)1.028%Main0.28
cedhStella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%)1.021%Main0.21
cedhRakdos, the Muscle(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhReyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.1%)1.015%Main0.15
cedhRowan, Scion of War(0.3%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhNorman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhKykar, Wind's Fury(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhIron Man, Titan of Innovation(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(1.6%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhElsha of the Infinite(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhDargo, the Shipwrecker / Tymna the Weaver(0.6%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhBreya, Etherium Shaper(0.0%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.5%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhBaylen, the Haymaker(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhLongshot, Rebel Bowman(0.0%)1.097%Main0.97
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness(0.6%)1.095%Main0.95
cedhRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers(0.2%)1.094%Main0.94
cedhOb Nixilis, Captive Kingpin(0.5%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhMuxus, Goblin Grandee(0.0%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhSlicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist(0.0%)1.091%Main0.91
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces(0.1%)1.081%Main0.81
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools(0.1%)1.075%Main0.75
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror(0.1%)1.075%Main0.75
cedhZada, Hedron Grinder(0.0%)1.047%Main0.47
cedhThe Great Goblin(0.0%)1.038%Main0.38
cedhKefka, Court Mage(0.1%)1.033%Main0.33
cedhFire Lord Azula(0.0%)1.029%Main0.29
cedhKrenko, Mob Boss(0.1%)1.023%Main0.23
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhFlubs, the Fool(0.0%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Krark, the Thumbless(0.0%)1.011%Main0.10
cedhKess, Dissident Mage(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.3%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhShalai and Hallar(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNarset, Enlightened Master(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhKaalia of the Vast(0.0%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhToph, the First Metalbender(0.1%)1.05%Main0.04
cedhZurgo Stormrender(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhGrenzo, Dungeon Warden(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhCeles, Rune Knight(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhRootha, Mastering the Moment(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhQuintorius, History Chaser(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhUreni of the Unwritten(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhVraska, Soul of Stone(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhValgavoth, Harrower of Souls(0.1%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhEdgar Markov(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhWinota, Joiner of Forces(0.4%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKorvold, Fae-Cursed King(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTerra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.2%)1.00%Main0.00

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Scion of the Ur-Dragon — cEDH deck guide, Dihada, Binder of Wills — cEDH deck guide
  • Pauper metagame breakdown · played in Ruby Storm — Pauper deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper — Duel Commander deck guide, Muxus, Goblin Grandee — Duel Commander deck guide

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