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Cruel Witness
CREATURE — BIRD HORROR Common
Innistrad: Crimson Vow EDHREC #18,758
$0.15
+15.4%
7 days
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Cruel Witness price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Cruel Witness Price Summary
Cruel Witness's current headline price is $0.15.
Cruel Witness Printings & Prices
3 printings
Cruel Witness has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.
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Sell Cruel Witness: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DBL #322 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | VOW #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DBL #322 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DBL #322 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J25 #302 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VOW #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DBL #322 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #302 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | VOW #55 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cruel Witness Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
""I escaped, so why do I still feel like I'm being watched?"
—Gregel, militia leader"
Cruel Witness is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Cruel Witness Rulings
1 most recent
- Nov 19, 2021 If you don't put the card into your graveyard, it stays on top of your library.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Cruel Witness has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #302 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| DBL #322 | 2022-01-28 | Common | Inverted | — | — | — |
| DBL #322 | 2022-01-28 | Common | Inverted | — | — | — |
| VOW #55 | 2021-11-19 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| VOW #55 | 2021-11-19 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #302 
DBL #322 Cruel Witness in Commander
Cruel Witness is the #18,758 most-played card on EDHREC, down 284 places over the last 30 days.
Cruel Witness FAQ
How much is Cruel Witness worth?
Cruel Witness is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cruel Witness legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Witness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cruel Witness been reprinted?
Yes — Cruel Witness has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cruel Witness cheap?
Cruel Witness trades at about $0.15 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,758 on EDHREC).