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Cruel Ultimatum — Commander 2013 Magic: The Gathering card
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Cruel Ultimatum

Stable-2.7%
Commander 2013, 2013 · #182
Cruel Ultimatum's Near Mint price is down 5.3% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026
Card Details
TypeSorcery
Mana CostUUBBBRR
ArtistTodd Lockwood
Card TextTarget 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.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.36
moderate
$0.24
$0.38
Condition?
6 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 3
Normal—
Cheapest printing—
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.36
Movement
7D Change-2.7% (-$0.01)
30D Change-5.3% (-$0.02)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 3
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.36NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Cruel Ultimatum worth?
The current Near Mint price for Cruel Ultimatum from Commander 2013 (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.36. It has decreased 2.7% over the past 7 days.
What set is Cruel Ultimatum from?
Cruel Ultimatum is from the Commander 2013 set, released November 2013. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Cruel Ultimatum?
Cruel Ultimatum is a rare card from Commander 2013 in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Cruel Ultimatum changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Cruel Ultimatum has fallen 5.3% ($0.02) to $0.36.
How many printings of Cruel Ultimatum exist?
Cruel Ultimatum has 6 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.36 from Commander 2013.