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Cruel Edict
9ED · Ninth Edition #121 · Uncommon · released 2005-07-29
{1}{B}
Sorcery
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"No mockeries now for them; no prayers nor bells, / Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs,— / The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells."
—Wilfred Owen, "Anthem for Doomed Youth"
Cruel Edict is an uncommon black sorcery from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 8 times across 7 sets, from 1998 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $1.71 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.21
Format legality
Where you can play Cruel Edict in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.21 to $1.71 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ninth Edition at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Second Age | 67 | Common | $0.50 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 121★ | Uncommon | — | $0.34 |
| Ninth Edition This page | 121 | Uncommon | $0.21 | — |
| Magic Player Rewards 2007 | 5 | Rare | $1.71 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 133 | Uncommon | $0.21 | $1.21 |
| Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic | 48 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 35062 | Rare | — | — |
| Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic | 48 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cruel Edict legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Edict is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cruel Edict legal in?
Cruel Edict is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cruel Edict been printed?
Cruel Edict has been printed 8 times across 7 sets, from 1998 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Cruel Edict?
The cheapest printing is Ninth Edition (#121) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Cruel Edict?
This printing of Cruel Edict was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.