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Remorseless Punishment
SORCERY Rare
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #22,339
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Remorseless Punishment Price Summary
Remorseless Punishment's current headline price is $0.13.
Remorseless Punishment Printings & Prices
3 printings
Remorseless Punishment has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Remorseless Punishment: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POGW #89s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #89 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #OGW-89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #89 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Remorseless Punishment Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target opponent loses 5 life unless that player discards two cards or sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice. Repeat this process once.
""I have suffered a thousand lifetimes of agony on this wretched world. I've far less time to share with you, but I assure you, no less pain."
—Ob Nixilis"
Remorseless Punishment 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
Remorseless Punishment Rulings
4 most recent
- Apr 8, 2016 The same player chooses both times. In a multiplayer game, you can’t choose a different opponent to repeat the process.
- Jan 22, 2016 Any abilities that trigger while Remorseless Punishment is resolving will be put on the stack after it has completely resolved.
- Jan 22, 2016 No player may take any actions between the two times the player goes through the process.
- Jan 22, 2016 The player can’t choose to discard two cards unless they have at least two cards in hand. Similarly, that player can’t choose to sacrifice a creature or planeswalker unless they control one. This means that if the target opponent doesn’t have two cards in hand and doesn’t control a creature or planeswalker, that player will lose 5 life and then lose 5 life again.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Remorseless Punishment has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #OGW-89 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| OGW #89 | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Standard |
| OGW #89 | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Standard |
| POGW #89s | 2016-01-22 | Rare | Prerelease |
PLST #OGW-89 
POGW #89s Remorseless Punishment in Commander
Remorseless Punishment is the #22,339 most-played card on EDHREC, down 437 places over the last 30 days.
Remorseless Punishment FAQ
How much is Remorseless Punishment worth?
Remorseless Punishment is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Remorseless Punishment legal in Commander?
Yes — Remorseless Punishment is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Remorseless Punishment been reprinted?
Yes — Remorseless Punishment has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Remorseless Punishment cheap?
Remorseless Punishment trades at about $0.13 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,339 on EDHREC).