Splendid Agony
AKHAmonkhet/#109/2017Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.21
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
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
$0.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.0%90d▲ 31.3%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.12
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.21
Amonkhet
- Up 5.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 133% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Distribute two -1/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc18 Apr 2017
If one of two target creatures becomes an illegal target in response to Splendid Agony, the -1/-1 counter that would have been put on that creature is lost. It can’t be put on the legal target.
wotc18 Apr 2017
You choose how the counters will be distributed as you cast Splendid Agony. Each target creature must be assigned at least one counter.
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About this card
Splendid Agony
Splendid Agony 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: $0.21 (up 5.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Splendid Agony FAQ
How much is Splendid Agony worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Splendid Agony is $0.21. It is up 5.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.12 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Splendid Agony?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Amonkhet at $0.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Splendid Agony first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AKH #109, released 2017-04-28.
Is there a foil version of Splendid Agony?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.49 versus $0.21 for nonfoil, which is 133% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Splendid Agony legal in Commander?
Yes, Splendid Agony is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Splendid Agony legal in Modern?
Yes, Splendid Agony is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Splendid Agony legal in Standard?
Splendid Agony is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Splendid Agony do?
Splendid Agony is an Instant with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Distribute two -1/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.".