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Cruel Reality
Price history
Cruel Reality price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.57.
Cruel Reality Price Summary
Cruel Reality's current headline price is $2.57.
Cruel Reality Printings & Prices
Cruel Reality has 5 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art and prerelease treatments.
All finishes
Sell Cruel Reality: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAKH #84s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #84 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #84 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AKH #84 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AKH #84 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AKH #84 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AKH #84 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cruel Reality Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice. If the player can't, they lose 5 life.
Cruel Reality is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Cruel Reality Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 There are many important moments in the story, but the most crucial—called “story spotlights”—are shown on cards. These cards have the Planeswalker symbol in their text box; this symbol has no effect on gameplay. You can read more about these events in the official Magic fiction at http://www.mtgstory.com.
- Apr 18, 2017 The enchanted player can’t choose to lose 5 life if they have a creature or planeswalker that can be sacrificed.
- Apr 18, 2017 The enchanted player chooses a permanent to sacrifice from among the creatures and planeswalkers that player controls. You don’t choose which type of permanent the player has to sacrifice.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cruel Reality has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKH #84 | 2017-04-28 | Mythic | Standard |
| AKH #84 | 2017-04-28 | Mythic | Standard |
| PAKH #84s | 2017-04-28 | Mythic | Prerelease |
PAKH #84s Cruel Reality in Commander
Cruel Reality is the #9,986 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.
Cruel Reality FAQ
How much is Cruel Reality worth?
Cruel Reality is worth about $2.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cruel Reality legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Reality is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cruel Reality been reprinted?
Yes — Cruel Reality has been reprinted 3 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cruel Reality cheap?
Cruel Reality trades at about $2.57 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,986 on EDHREC).