Gruesome Fate
Gruesome Fate Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gruesome Fate is $0.23 (RIX #75), and the most expensive is $2.18 (PLST #RIX-75). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.18, up 2.8% over 7 days, up 1111.1% over 30 days, up 1182.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.18 (2026).
Gruesome Fate Printings & Prices
Gruesome Fate has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gruesome Fate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.75 cash for RIX #75 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RIX #75 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | RIX #75 | Foil | $0.35 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GNT #30 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #75 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RIX-75 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| CoolStuffInc | GNT #30 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | — | — |
Gruesome Fate Rules Text & Legality
Each opponent loses 1 life for each creature you control.
Gruesome Fate is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Gruesome Fate Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 In a Two-Headed Giant game, Gruesome Fate causes the opposing team to lose 2 life for each creature you control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gruesome Fate has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #RIX-75 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| GNT #30 | 2018-11-16 | Common | Standard |
| RIX #75 | 2018-01-19 | Common | Standard |
| RIX #75 | 2018-01-19 | Common | Standard |
PLST #RIX-75 
GNT #30 
RIX #75 Gruesome Fate in Commander
Gruesome Fate is the #7,315 most-played card on EDHREC, down 54 places over the last 30 days.
Gruesome Fate FAQ
How much is Gruesome Fate worth?
Gruesome Fate is worth about $2.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.23 to $2.18 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Gruesome Fate legal in Commander?
Yes — Gruesome Fate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Gruesome Fate been reprinted?
Yes — Gruesome Fate has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gruesome Fate cheap?
Gruesome Fate trades at about $2.18 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,315 on EDHREC).