Magic: The Gathering

Cruel Ultimatum

Commander 2013 182 • rare

Set: Commander 2013
Collector number: 182
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana black mana black mana black mana red mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black · Red · Blue
Artist: Todd Lockwood
Market price: $0.36

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What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.31 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare sorcery, this card represents a high-impact moment in play that demands a significant commitment of resources to cast. Its ability to create a massive swing in board state makes it a prized inclusion for those who enjoy orchestrating decisive, game-altering turns.

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Card face

What it does

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.

There is always a greater power.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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About

About Cruel Ultimatum

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