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Cruel Tutor
PZ2 · Treasure Chest #65797 · Rare · released 2016-11-16
{2}{B}
Sorcery
Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life.
The more you pay for the lesson, the better you'll remember it.
Cruel Tutor is a rare black sorcery from Treasure Chest (2016). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1997 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $11.38 to $52.13 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Cruel Tutor in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $11.38 to $52.13 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal at $11.38.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal | 87 | Rare | $43.20 | — |
| Treasure Chest This page | 65797 | Rare | — | — |
| The List | POR-87 | Rare | $52.13 | — |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal | 24 | Mythic | $11.38 | $12.78 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cruel Tutor legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Tutor is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cruel Tutor legal in?
Cruel Tutor is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Cruel Tutor been printed?
Cruel Tutor has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1997 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Cruel Tutor?
The cheapest printing is Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal (#24) at about $11.38.
Who illustrated Cruel Tutor?
This printing of Cruel Tutor was illustrated by Kev Walker.