Cruel Reality
Magic: The Gathering | Amonkhet - Singles
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| Rarity | M |
| Number | 84 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Amonkhet |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 4 items |
| From | $2.60 |
| Type | Enchantment — Aura Curse |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LPFoil | $2.60 | 1 | ||
LPFoil | $4.99 | 1 | ||
NM | $3.27 | 2 | Unavailable |
About Cruel Reality
Cruel Reality from Amonkhet is currently available from around $2.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice. If the player can't, they lose 5 life.
Flavor Text
As Gideon watched the initiate murder his crop-mate, his admiration of the city of Naktamun gave way to horror.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cruel Reality worth?
Cruel Reality is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.05 for Amonkhet. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Cruel Reality has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Cruel Reality legal in Commander?
Cruel Reality is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Cruel Reality legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Cruel Reality on the Reserved List?
No. Cruel Reality is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Cruel Reality in-game text?
In game, Cruel Reality is a Enchantment — Aura Curse with text that starts: "Enchant player".
How popular is Cruel Reality in Commander decks?
Cruel Reality ranks #9,953 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Cruel Reality
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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