Cruel Ultimatum
Sorcery · Rare
Cruel Ultimatum is currently worth about $0.30 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice, discards three cards, then loses 5 life. You return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand, draw three cards, then gain 5 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 7
- Color identity
- B · R · U
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Ralph Horsley
Playability
#5719 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From the Vault: Twenty | 17 | Mythic | — | $0.91 |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | 82 | Rare | $0.53 | — |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 158 | Rare | $0.50 | $1.20 |
| Shards of Alara | 164 | Rare | $0.43 | $14.82 |
| Commander 2013 | 182 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas | 69 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Breaking News | 40 | Rare | $0.30 | $0.34 |
Price intelligence
From the Vault: Twenty #17 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.91 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$0.91 – $0.91 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Cruel Ultimatum worth?
Cruel Ultimatum is currently worth about $0.30 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.30 to $14.82 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Cruel Ultimatum printed in?
Cruel Ultimatum has been printed in 7 sets, including Shards of Alara, From the Vault: Twenty, Breaking News, Commander 2013, Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, Modern Masters 2017, and more.
Can I buy Cruel Ultimatum on RareWell?
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Is Cruel Ultimatum legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Ultimatum is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Cruel Ultimatum legal in Modern?
Yes — Cruel Ultimatum is legal in Modern.
Is Cruel Ultimatum on the Reserved List?
No — Cruel Ultimatum is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shards of Alara · From the Vault: Twenty · Breaking News · Commander 2013 · Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas · Modern Masters 2017 · Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
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