Sudden Demise
Sudden Demise Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Sudden Demise is $0.25 (C13 #124), and the most expensive is $0.31 (PLST #E01-59). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 29.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Sudden Demise Printings & Prices
Sudden Demise has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Sudden Demise: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.09 cash for E01 #59; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #124 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #59 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #124 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #E01-59 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Sudden Demise Rules Text & Legality
Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color.
Sudden Demise is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Sudden Demise Rulings
- Oct 17, 2013 Sudden Demise will deal damage to a multicolored creature if one of its colors is the chosen color.
- Oct 17, 2013 You choose the value for X as you cast Sudden Demise. You don’t choose the color until it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Sudden Demise has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #E01-59 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| E01 #59 | 2017-06-16 | Rare | Standard |
| C13 #124 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #E01-59 
E01 #59 
C13 #124 Sudden Demise in Commander
Sudden Demise is the #16,086 most-played card on EDHREC, down 198 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Demise FAQ
How much is Sudden Demise worth?
Sudden Demise is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $0.31 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Sudden Demise legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Demise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sudden Demise been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Demise has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Demise cheap?
Sudden Demise trades at about $0.31 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,086 on EDHREC).