Cruel Finality
AERAether Revolt/#54/2017Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.02
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 16.7%90d▼ 30.0%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.07
Aether Revolt
- Up 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 186% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
Creature removalInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc9 Feb 2017
If the target creature becomes an illegal target, Cruel Finality doesn’t resolve and none of its effects happen. You won’t scry 1.
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About this card
Cruel Finality
Cruel Finality is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.07 (up 16.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cruel Finality FAQ
How much is Cruel Finality worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cruel Finality is $0.07. It is up 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Cruel Finality?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Aether Revolt at $0.07 on TCGplayer.
What set was Cruel Finality first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AER #54, released 2017-01-20.
Is there a foil version of Cruel Finality?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.20 versus $0.07 for nonfoil, which is 186% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cruel Finality legal in Commander?
Yes, Cruel Finality is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cruel Finality legal in Modern?
Yes, Cruel Finality is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cruel Finality legal in Standard?
Cruel Finality is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Cruel Finality do?
Cruel Finality is an Instant with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)".