Triumph of Cruelty
AVRAvacyn Restored/#122/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
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
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.9%30d▲ 23.1%90d▲ 33.3%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Avacyn Restored
- Up 23.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 119% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent discards a card if you control the creature with the greatest power or tied for the greatest power.
Card capabilities
DiscardEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 May 2012
Triumph of Cruelty’s ability will trigger at the beginning of each of your upkeeps regardless of who controls the creature with the greatest power. The ability checks whether the opponent will discard a card when it resolves.
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About this card
Triumph of Cruelty
Triumph of Cruelty is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 23.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Triumph of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Triumph of Cruelty worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Triumph of Cruelty is $0.16. It is up 23.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Triumph of Cruelty?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Triumph of Cruelty first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #122, released 2012-05-04.
Is there a foil version of Triumph of Cruelty?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 119% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Triumph of Cruelty legal in Commander?
Yes, Triumph of Cruelty is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Triumph of Cruelty legal in Modern?
Yes, Triumph of Cruelty is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Triumph of Cruelty legal in Standard?
Triumph of Cruelty is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Triumph of Cruelty do?
Triumph of Cruelty is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent discards a card if you control the creature with the greatest power or tied for the greatest power.".