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Sudden Setback Murders at Karlov Manor MTG card
MKM #72 · Art by Olivier Bernard
MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor#72Uncommon

Sudden Setback

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$0.12 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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+9.1%
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#22,673 Down 99 in 30 days
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Sudden Setback Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.12, flat over 7 days, up 9.1% over 30 days, up 50.0% over 90 days.

Sudden Setback Price History

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Sudden Setback Printings & Prices

Sudden Setback has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Sudden Setback Rules Text & Legality

Sudden Setback

The owner of target spell or nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library.

"Look, buddy, you're not in trouble. I just wanna ask you a questio—"

Sudden Setback is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Sudden Setback Rulings

  • Feb 2, 2024

    The spell or permanent's owner chooses whether to put it on the top or bottom of their library. If multiple cards are put into the library this way (such as when the spell targets a melded permanent), that spell or permanent's owner puts all the cards on top or all the cards on the bottom. They put them in whatever order they wish, and they do not need to reveal the order.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Sudden Setback has been reprinted 4 times.

  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor · foilMKM #72†
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor · foilMKM #72
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov ManorMKM #72†
  • Feb 9, 2024MKM set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov ManorMKM #72

Sudden Setback in Commander

Sudden Setback is the #22,673 most-played card on EDHREC, down 99 places over the last 30 days.

#22,673 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 99 in 30 days

Sudden Setback FAQ

How much is Sudden Setback worth?

Sudden Setback is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Sudden Setback legal in Commander?

Yes. Sudden Setback is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Sudden Setback been reprinted?

Yes. Sudden Setback has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Sudden Setback cheap?

Sudden Setback trades at about $0.12; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,673 on EDHREC).