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Merciless Resolve
INSTANT Common
Shadows over Innistrad EDHREC #19,057
$0.08
+14.3%
7 days
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Merciless Resolve price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Merciless Resolve Price Summary
Merciless Resolve's current headline price is $0.08.
Merciless Resolve Printings & Prices
2 printings
Merciless Resolve has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Merciless Resolve: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #123 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #123 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOI-123 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Merciless Resolve Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or land.
Draw two cards.
""You sought to anger me, Nahiri. Soon you will see how well you have succeeded.""
Merciless Resolve is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
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Legal
Merciless Resolve Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 8, 2016 Players can respond to this spell only after it’s been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature or land you sacrificed to stop you from casting this spell or to make you sacrifice a different one.
- Apr 8, 2016 You must sacrifice exactly one creature or land to cast Merciless Resolve. You can’t cast it without sacrificing a permanent, and you can’t sacrifice additional permanents.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Merciless Resolve has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOI-123 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SOI #123 | 2016-04-08 | Common | Standard |
| SOI #123 | 2016-04-08 | Common | Standard |
PLST #SOI-123 Merciless Resolve in Commander
Merciless Resolve is the #19,057 most-played card on EDHREC, down 352 places over the last 30 days.
Merciless Resolve FAQ
How much is Merciless Resolve worth?
Merciless Resolve is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Merciless Resolve legal in Commander?
Yes — Merciless Resolve is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Merciless Resolve been reprinted?
Yes — Merciless Resolve has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Merciless Resolve cheap?
Merciless Resolve trades at about $0.08 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,057 on EDHREC).