Shrieking Affliction
Shrieking Affliction Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Shrieking Affliction is $0.34 (RTR #76), and the most expensive is $2.19 (RTR #76, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 3.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.52 (2024).
Shrieking Affliction Printings & Prices
Shrieking Affliction has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Shrieking Affliction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for RTR #76 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #76 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #76 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| CoolStuffInc | RTR #76 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
Shrieking Affliction Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life.
Shrieking Affliction is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Shrieking Affliction Rulings
- Oct 1, 2012 Shrieking Affliction’s ability will trigger only if an opponent begins their upkeep with one or fewer cards in hand. The ability will check the number of cards in that player’s hand again when it tries to resolve. If that player has two or more cards in hand at that time, that player won’t lose life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Shrieking Affliction has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTR #76 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #76 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
RTR #76 Shrieking Affliction in Commander
Shrieking Affliction is the #11,098 most-played card on EDHREC, down 37 places over the last 30 days.
Shrieking Affliction FAQ
How much is Shrieking Affliction worth?
Shrieking Affliction is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $2.19 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Commander?
Yes — Shrieking Affliction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Shrieking Affliction been reprinted?
Yes — Shrieking Affliction has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Shrieking Affliction cheap?
Shrieking Affliction trades at about $0.34 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,098 on EDHREC).