Magic: The Gathering

Cruel Reality

Amonkhet 84 • mythic

Set: Amonkhet
Collector number: 84
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Kieran Yanner
Market price: $2.70

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What it's worth

$2.70market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.51 – $3.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic enchantment, this card represents a high-impact addition to a collection, distinguished by its rarity and striking visual presentation by the artist. Its mechanics are designed to force opponents into increasingly difficult decisions, serving as a powerful and thematic centerpiece on the tabletop.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant player

At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice. If the player can't, they lose 5 life.

As Gideon watched the initiate murder his crop-mate, his admiration of the city of Naktamun gave way to horror.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Cruel RealityAmonkhet Promos · #84s · mythic · 2017$5.00

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About

About Cruel Reality

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