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Dark Ritual

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"We are one! The one called Venom. And Venom wants to PLAY!"

Set
Secret Lair Drop (SLD #2020)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
1
Released
2025-09-22
Artist
Mark Bagley
EDHREC rank
#34
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.65
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Ramp

Combos 74

Displacer Kitten+Eternal Witness+Dark Ritual
{B}{G}{U}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
6,211 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Cormela, Glamour Thief+Saw in Half+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite blue mana that can only be spent to cast instant and sorcery spellsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite red mana that can only be spent to cast instant and sorcery spellsInfinite storm count
1,916 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Archaeomancer
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
1,216 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Urza's Incubator+Greenwarden of Murasa
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1,049 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Archaeomancer+Cabal Ritual+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
942 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Grave Sifter+Urza's Incubator
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent returns all creature cards from their graveyard to their handInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
629 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
525 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Semblance Anvil+Greenwarden of Murasa
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
379 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Eternal Witness
{B}{G}{U}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite storm countNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
347 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Urza's Incubator+Graveshifter
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
345 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Grave Sifter+Semblance Anvil
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent returns all creature cards from their graveyard to their handInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
260 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Semblance Anvil+Graveshifter
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
159 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chthonian Nightmare+Priest of Gix+Dark Ritual+Eternal Witness
{B}{G}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
150 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Scholar of the Ages
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you controlReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
93 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite casts of a specific spellInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
81 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Mnemonic Wall
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
58 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Ardent Elementalist
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
50 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Mnemonic Wall+Cabal Ritual+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
50 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Shipwreck Dowser
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
46 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Timeless Witness
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+The Cauldron of Eternity+Phyrexian Altar+Dark Ritual+Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak
{B}{R}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countPut a selection of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
36 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Shipwreck Dowser+Cabal Ritual+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Not Dead After All+Dark Ritual+Viscera Seer
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifelossInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Salvager of Secrets
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Patron of the Moon+Uyo, Silent Prophet+Dark Ritual
{U}{B}
Infinite landfall triggersInfinite magecraft triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Supernatural Stamina+Dark Ritual+Viscera Seer
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Skullwinder
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you controlTarget opponent returns some cards in their graveyard to their hand
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Undying Malice+Dark Ritual+Viscera Seer
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pili-Pala+Dual Casting+Dark Ritual
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite magecraft triggers
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Feign Death+Dark Ritual+Viscera Seer
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Possessed Skaab
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chthonian Nightmare+Priest of Gix+Dark Ritual+Skullwinder
{B}{G}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countTarget opponent returns all cards in their graveyard to their hand
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Revolutionist
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Vampire Charmseeker
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Izzet Chronarch
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+The Cauldron of Eternity+Phyrexian Altar+Dark Ritual+Ardent Elementalist
{B}{R}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countPut a selection of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Elite Arcanist+Dark Ritual+Mycosynth Lattice+Pemmin's Aura
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Scrivener
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Elite Arcanist+Dark Ritual+Chromatic Orrery+Pemmin's Aura
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Elite Arcanist+Dark Ritual+Mycosynth Lattice+Freed from the Real
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Wheel of Sun and Moon+Displacer Kitten+Micromancer+Opposition Agent+Dark Ritual+Scheming Symmetry
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Exile each opponent's libraryInfinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Grave Sifter+Planar Gate
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent returns all creature cards from their graveyard to their handInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+The Cauldron of Eternity+Phyrexian Altar+Dark Ritual+Revolutionist
{B}{R}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countPut a selection of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Centaur Omenreader+Greenwarden of Murasa
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Dark Ritual+Planar Gate+Greenwarden of Murasa
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Elite Arcanist+Dark Ritual+Chromatic Orrery+Freed from the Real
{U}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+The Cauldron of Eternity+Phyrexian Altar+Dark Ritual+Timeless Witness
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countPut a selection of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Warden of the Eye
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Frantic Search+Dark Ritual+Zealous Lorecaster
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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