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Torment of Venom
INSTANT Common
Hour of Devastation EDHREC #18,402
$0.17
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7 days
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Torment of Venom price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Torment of Venom Price Summary
Torment of Venom's current headline price is $0.17.
Torment of Venom Printings & Prices
2 printings
Torment of Venom has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Torment of Venom: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOU #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #HOU-79 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Torment of Venom Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Put three -1/-1 counters on target creature. Its controller loses 3 life unless they sacrifice another nonland permanent of their choice or discard a card.
"The Scorpion God's sting sends venom strong enough to poison blood, bone, and spirit."
Torment of Venom is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
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Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Torment of Venom Rulings
3 most recent
- Jul 14, 2017 Because state-based actions aren’t performed while Torment of Venom is resolving, the target creature is still on the battlefield while its controller is tormented. If that creature has an Aura attached to it, that Aura can be sacrificed.
- Jul 14, 2017 If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Torment of Venom resolves, the entire spell doesn’t resolve. The creature’s controller won’t be tormented.
- Jul 14, 2017 While resolving Torment of Venom, the creature’s controller chooses a card to be discarded without revealing it, chooses a nonland permanent to be sacrificed, or chooses to do neither. Then that player discards that card, sacrifices that permanent, or loses 3 life. That player can always choose to lose 3 life, even if they have cards to discard or nonland permanents to sacrifice.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Torment of Venom has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #HOU-79 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| HOU #79 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard |
| HOU #79 | 2017-07-14 | Common | Standard |
PLST #HOU-79 Torment of Venom in Commander
Torment of Venom is the #18,402 most-played card on EDHREC, down 575 places over the last 30 days.
Torment of Venom FAQ
How much is Torment of Venom worth?
Torment of Venom is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Torment of Venom legal in Commander?
Yes — Torment of Venom is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Torment of Venom been reprinted?
Yes — Torment of Venom has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Torment of Venom cheap?
Torment of Venom trades at about $0.17 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,402 on EDHREC).