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Archon of Cruelty
CREATURE — ARCHON Mythic
Modern Horizons 2 EDHREC #1,096
$7.93
-0.6%
7 days
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Archon of Cruelty price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $7.93.
Archon of Cruelty Price Summary
Archon of Cruelty's current headline price is $7.93.
Archon of Cruelty Printings & Prices
6 printings
Archon of Cruelty has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and ripple foil finishes, including borderless, showcase and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Archon of Cruelty: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DSC #371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PMH2 #75s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #75 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #75 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #342 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #342 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DSC #371 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M3C #197 | Ripple Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MH2 #75 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MH2 #342 | Foil | — | — | — |
Archon of Cruelty Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"Malice spreads on wings of tyranny."
Archon of Cruelty is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Archon of Cruelty Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
8 printings
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 | — | — | — | — |
| M3C #197 | 2024-06-14 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 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 
PMH2 #75s Archon of Cruelty in Commander
Archon of Cruelty is the #1,096 most-played card on EDHREC, up 7 places over the last 30 days.
Archon of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Archon of Cruelty worth?
Archon of Cruelty is worth about $7.93 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Archon of Cruelty expensive?
Archon of Cruelty holds a $7.93 price because Commander demand is high (#1,096 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.