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Sudden Demise
SORCERY Rare
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas EDHREC #16,504
$0.25
+0.0%
7 days
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Sudden Demise price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Sudden Demise Price Summary
Sudden Demise's current headline price is $0.25.
Sudden Demise Printings & Prices
3 printings
Sudden Demise has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Sudden Demise: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C13 #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #E01-59 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sudden Demise Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color.
"In the Skyfang Mountains, one misstep can mean the end of an entire clan."
Sudden Demise is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Sudden Demise Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 17, 2013 Sudden Demise will deal damage to a multicolored creature if one of its colors is the chosen color.
- Oct 17, 2013 You choose the value for X as you cast Sudden Demise. You don’t choose the color until it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Sudden Demise has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #E01-59 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| E01 #59 | 2017-06-16 | Rare | Standard |
| C13 #124 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #E01-59 
C13 #124 Sudden Demise in Commander
Sudden Demise is the #16,504 most-played card on EDHREC, down 418 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Demise FAQ
How much is Sudden Demise worth?
Sudden Demise is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Sudden Demise legal in Commander?
Yes — Sudden Demise is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Sudden Demise been reprinted?
Yes — Sudden Demise has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Sudden Demise cheap?
Sudden Demise trades at about $0.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,504 on EDHREC).