Cruel Ultimatum · Shards of Alara
Sorcery · Rare · #164
The Shards of Alara printing of Cruel Ultimatum is worth about $0.43 ($14.82 in foil), tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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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Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #164 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $14.82 | $0.43 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
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$0.43 – $14.82 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Cruel Ultimatum from Shards of Alara worth?
The Shards of Alara printing of Cruel Ultimatum is currently worth about $0.43 nonfoil / $14.82 foil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Cruel Ultimatum printed in other sets?
Yes — besides Shards of Alara, Cruel Ultimatum appears in 6 other sets, including From the Vault: Twenty, Breaking News, Commander 2013, Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, Modern Masters 2017, and more. Compare every printing on the main Cruel Ultimatum page.
Can I buy the Shards of Alara 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.
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