Suffocation
Instant · Uncommon
Suffocation is currently worth about $0.15 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Cast this spell only if you were dealt damage this turn by a red instant or sorcery spell. Suffocation deals 4 damage to the controller of the last red instant or sorcery spell that dealt damage to you this turn. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Allen Williams
Playability
#31143 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances | 38 | Uncommon | $0.15 | — |
Price intelligence
Alliances #38 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.15 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.15 – $0.15 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Suffocation worth?
Suffocation is currently worth about $0.15 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Suffocation printed in?
Suffocation has been printed in 1 set, including Alliances.
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Is Suffocation legal in Commander?
Yes — Suffocation is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Suffocation legal in Modern?
Suffocation is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Suffocation on the Reserved List?
No — Suffocation is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Alliances
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