Cruel Edict
Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic 48 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"Choose your next words carefully. They will be your last."— Phage the Untouchable
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cruel Edict was originally released as a common card in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998. It was designed as an efficient removal spell, requiring the opponent to sacrifice a creature rather than targeting one directly, which allowed players to circumvent mechanics like protection or shroud. The card became a staple of black-aligned control strategies due to its low mana cost and its ability to deal with singular, powerful threats.
The version from the Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic set features updated card frame technology and thematic art that aligns with the product's focus on the eternal struggle between angels and demons. This specific reprint, numbered 48, was curated to balance the mechanical power levels of the two preconstructed decks within the anthology, ensuring that the Demonic side had access to sufficient board control tools to challenge the resilient Divine deck.
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