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Crackling Doom
C17 · Commander 2017 #167 · Rare · released 2017-08-25
{R}{W}{B}
Instant
Crackling Doom deals 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures that player controls.
Do not fear the lightning. Fear the one it obeys.
Crackling Doom is a rare multicolored instant from Commander 2017 (2017). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2014 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $5.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.38
Format legality
Where you can play Crackling Doom in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.24 to $5.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Final Fantasy Commander at $0.24.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir Promos | 171s | Rare | — | $5.69 |
| Khans of Tarkir | 171 | Rare | $0.32 | $1.47 |
| Commander 2016 | 191 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Commander 2017 This page | 167 | Rare | $0.34 | — |
| Commander 2020 | 205 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 196 | Uncommon | $0.37 | $0.38 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 322 | Uncommon | $0.24 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2014-09-20Crackling Doom doesn't target any player or creature. For example, a creature with protection from black could be sacrificed.
- 2014-09-20The sacrifice is not dependent on the damage being dealt. It doesn't matter if that damage is prevented or redirected.
- 2014-09-20In a multiplayer game, each opponent, starting with the active player and proceeding in turn order, chooses which creature they will sacrifice and then all creatures are sacrificed at the same time. Each successive player will know what the players before them chose to sacrifice.
- 2014-09-20If a player controls two or more creatures tied for the greatest power among creatures they control, that player chooses one of them to sacrifice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crackling Doom legal in Commander?
Yes — Crackling Doom is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Crackling Doom legal in?
Crackling Doom is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Crackling Doom been printed?
Crackling Doom has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2014 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Crackling Doom?
The cheapest printing is Final Fantasy Commander (#322) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Crackling Doom?
This printing of Crackling Doom was illustrated by Yohann Schepacz.