Archon of Cruelty
Archon of Cruelty Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Archon of Cruelty is $7.41 (M3C #197), and the most expensive is $23.92 (DSC #371, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.41, up 16.7% over 7 days, up 16.5% over 30 days, up 19.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.46 (2025).
Archon of Cruelty Printings & Prices
Archon of Cruelty has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil, nonfoil and ripple foil finishes, including borderless, showcase and prerelease treatments.
Sell Archon of Cruelty: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $17.50 cash for DSC #371 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 37% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DSC #371 | Foil | $17.50 | $27.99 | 37% |
| starcitygames | DSC #371 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #342 | Foil | $15.00 | $24.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #75 | Foil | $15.00 | $24.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | PMH2 #75s | Foil | $14.50 | $22.99 | 37% |
| starcitygames | MH2 #342 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #75 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #342 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $15.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #342 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #75 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | $14.99 | 43% |
Archon of Cruelty Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, target opponent sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice, discards a card, and loses 3 life. You draw a card and gain 3 life.
Archon of Cruelty is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Archon of Cruelty Rulings
- Jun 18, 2021 You and the opponent you target take all the actions in the order listed. Notably, the creature or planeswalker they sacrifice won't be on the battlefield as they discard a card or lose life. If any abilities trigger, they will wait to be put on the stack until after the spell resolves. If any abilities controlled by that opponent trigger but losing 3 life causes them to lose the game, none of those abilities will be put on the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Archon of Cruelty has been reprinted 8 times. The Modern Horizons 3 Commander reprint cut the price 42% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSC #371 | 2024-09-27 | Mythic | Borderless | — | $79.99 | $21.16 | $20.64 |
| M3C #197 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | $7.70 | $3.83 | $4.47 | $4.59 |
| M3C #197 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #342 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #342 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #75 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #75 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PMH2 #75s | 2021-05-06 | Mythic | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
DSC #371 
M3C #197 
MH2 #342 
PMH2 #75s Archon of Cruelty in Commander
Archon of Cruelty is the #1,103 most-played card on EDHREC, up 4 places over the last 30 days.
Archon of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Archon of Cruelty worth?
Archon of Cruelty is worth about $7.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $7.41 to $23.92 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Archon of Cruelty legal in Commander?
Yes — Archon of Cruelty is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Archon of Cruelty been reprinted?
Yes — Archon of Cruelty has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Archon of Cruelty expensive?
Archon of Cruelty holds a $7.41 price because Commander demand is high (#1,103 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.