Preparation of Rites
Preparation of Rites is a Normal Spell, first released in 2009 in Stardust Overdrive. It has 16 printings across 10 sets (Super Rare, Gold Rare, Ultra Rare, Rare, …). The cheapest copy is MAGO-EN144 Rare at $0.23; the most valuable is RA02-EN056 Quarter Century Secret Rare at $7.88. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.23 – $7.88
16 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Add 1 Level 7 or lower Ritual Monster Card from your Deck to your hand. Afterwards, you can add 1 Ritual Spell Card from your Graveyard to your hand.
Appears in 10 expansions
Printings (16)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Overdrive | SOVR-EN057 | Super Rare | $2.40 | |
| The Secret Forces | THSF-EN053 | Super Rare | $0.37 | |
| Premium Gold: Return of the Bling | PGL2-EN054 | Gold Rare | $1.05 | |
| Battles of Legend: Relentless Revenge | BLRR-EN088 | Ultra Rare | $1.74 | |
| Hidden Summoners | HISU-EN042 | Super Rare | $0.30 | |
| Maximum Gold | MAGO-EN144 | Rare | $0.23 | |
| Amazing Defenders | AMDE-EN055 | Rare | $0.25 | |
| Wild Survivors | WISU-EN045 | Rare | $0.27 | |
| Battles of Legend: Chapter 1 | BLC1-EN121 | Common | $0.24 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Super Rare | $0.34 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Ultra Rare | $0.26 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Secret Rare | $0.54 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Platinum Secret Rare | $1.39 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $7.88 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Prismatic Ultimate Rare | $0.76 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN056 | Prismatic Collector's Rare | $0.55 |
Preparation of Rites: FAQ
How much is Preparation of Rites worth?+
Preparation of Rites currently sells for $0.23 – $7.88 on TCGPlayer, from $0.23 for MAGO-EN144 up to $7.88 for RA02-EN056. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Preparation of Rites printed in?+
Preparation of Rites appears in 10 sets: Stardust Overdrive, The Secret Forces, Premium Gold: Return of the Bling, Battles of Legend: Relentless Revenge, Hidden Summoners, Maximum Gold and 4 more.
Is Preparation of Rites legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Preparation of Rites is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Preparation of Rites?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Preparation of Rites is 96729612.
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