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Cruel Sadist
CREATURE — HUMAN ASSASSIN Rare
Magic 2015 EDHREC #19,989
$0.26
+4.0%
7 days
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Cruel Sadist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.26.
Cruel Sadist Price Summary
Cruel Sadist's current headline price is $0.26.
Cruel Sadist Printings & Prices
2 printings
Cruel Sadist has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cruel Sadist: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M15 #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M15 #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #391 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #391 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cruel Sadist Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{B}, {T}, Pay 1 life: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
{2}{B}, {T}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from this creature: It deals X damage to target creature.
"Face of innocence. Hand of death."
Cruel Sadist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cruel Sadist Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 18, 2014 You can remove any +1/+1 counters from Cruel Sadist to activate its second ability, not just those put on Cruel Sadist by its first ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Cruel Sadist has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #391 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| M15 #93 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| M15 #93 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
J22 #391 Cruel Sadist in Commander
Cruel Sadist is the #19,989 most-played card on EDHREC, down 527 places over the last 30 days.
Cruel Sadist FAQ
How much is Cruel Sadist worth?
Cruel Sadist is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Cruel Sadist legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Sadist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cruel Sadist been reprinted?
Yes — Cruel Sadist has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cruel Sadist cheap?
Cruel Sadist trades at about $0.26 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,989 on EDHREC).