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Cruel Truths
Magic: The Gathering | Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 76 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Tarkir: Dragonstorm |
| Type | Instant |
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Card Profilecommon
About Cruel Truths
Cruel Truths from Tarkir: Dragonstorm is currently available from around $0.10. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Instant
Mana Cost
Mana Value 4Color Identity
BlackCard Text
Surveil 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)
Flavor Text
"Who are you to defy me? In my time, the sibsig knew their place." —Sidisi, to Nishang
Keywords
Surveil
Card Facts
Expansion
Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Current Floor
$0.10
Rarity
common
Artist
Fajareka Setiawan
Released
April 2025
EDHREC Rank
#12,043
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cruel Truths worth?
Cruel Truths is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.10 for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Cruel Truths currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Cruel Truths legal in Commander?
Cruel Truths is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Cruel Truths 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 Truths on the Reserved List?
No. Cruel Truths is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Cruel Truths in-game text?
In game, Cruel Truths is a Instant with text that starts: "Surveil 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)".
How popular is Cruel Truths in Commander decks?
Cruel Truths ranks #12,043 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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