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Sudden Setback
INSTANT Uncommon
Murders at Karlov Manor EDHREC #22,506
$0.11
+22.2%
7 days
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Sudden Setback Price Summary
Sudden Setback's current headline price is $0.11.
Sudden Setback Printings & Prices
2 printings
Sudden Setback has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Sudden Setback: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MKM #72 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Sudden Setback Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗The owner of target spell or nonland permanent puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library.
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Sudden Setback is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Sudden Setback Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Sudden Setback has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKM #72 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #72† | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #72 | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #72† | 2024-02-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
Sudden Setback in Commander
Sudden Setback is the #22,506 most-played card on EDHREC, down 182 places over the last 30 days.
Sudden Setback FAQ
How much is Sudden Setback worth?
Sudden Setback is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.11 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,506 on EDHREC).