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Archon of Cruelty Reality Fracture Commander MTG card
FRC #47 · Art by Andrew Mar
FRC set symbol, MythicReality Fracture Commander#47Mythic

Archon of Cruelty

Creature · ArchonFlying
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · FRC #47 nonfoil
$1.88 −10.9% −$0.23, 7 days
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30 days
+14.6%
EDHREC rank
#969 Up 75 in 30 days

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Archon of Cruelty Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.88, down 10.9% over 7 days, up 14.6% over 30 days, down 76.8% over 90 days.

Archon of Cruelty Price History

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Archon of Cruelty Printings & Prices

Archon of Cruelty has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and ripple foil finishes, including borderless, showcase and prerelease treatments.

FRC set symbol, MythicFRC #47
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M3C set symbol, MythicM3C #197
MH2 set symbol, MythicMH2 #75
MH2 set symbol, MythicMH2 #342
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PMH2 set symbol, MythicPMH2 #75s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
DSC set symbol, MythicDSC #371
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Archon of Cruelty Rules Text & Legality

Archon of Cruelty

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.

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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.

  • May 6, 2021PMH2 set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 2 Promos · Prerelease, foilPMH2 #75s
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 2MH2 #75
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 2 · foilMH2 #75
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 2 · ShowcaseMH2 #342
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 2 · Showcase, foilMH2 #342
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 3 Commander · foilM3C #197
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, MythicModern Horizons 3 CommanderM3C #197
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, MythicDuskmourn: House of Horror Commander · Borderless, foilDSC #371

Archon of Cruelty in Commander

Archon of Cruelty is the #969 most-played card on EDHREC, up 75 places over the last 30 days.

#969 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 75 in 30 days

Archon of Cruelty FAQ

How much is Archon of Cruelty worth?

Archon of Cruelty is worth about $1.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 cheap?

Archon of Cruelty trades at about $1.88; 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Archon of Cruelty?

Cards that fill a similar role include Noxious Gearhulk, Grave Titan, Sheoldred, Whispering One.