Circle of Despair vs Sanctum Guardian — MTG Card Comparison
Sanctum Guardian has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Circle of Despair
{1}, Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
*"Life is a resource that should belong only to the strong."
—Shauku, Endbringer*
Sanctum Guardian
Sacrifice this creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
| Stat | Circle of Despair | Sanctum Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {1}{W}{B} | {1}{W}{W} |
| CMC | 3 | 3 |
| Type | Enchantment | Creature — Human Cleric |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Mirage | Ninth Edition |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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