Traumatic Critique
PSOSSecrets of Strixhaven Promos/#239p/2026RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Cardmarket€0.55
ManaPool$0.57
TCGplayer$0.53
Card Kingdom$1.49
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.38
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.49Low $0.69▲ 15.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.53TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.6%30d▼ 14.5%90d▼ 36.1%
90d high
$0.83
90d low
$0.53
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.53
Secrets of Strixhaven Promos
- Down 14.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $0.83.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 125% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
If the target is illegal as Traumatic Critique tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw or discard.
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About this card
Traumatic Critique
Traumatic Critique is an Instant, with mana cost {X}{U}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.53 (down 14.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Traumatic Critique FAQ
How much is Traumatic Critique worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Traumatic Critique is $0.53. It is down 14.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.53 to $0.83.
What is the cheapest printing of Traumatic Critique?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos at $0.53 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Traumatic Critique?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $1.24 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Traumatic Critique are there?
Traumatic Critique has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Traumatic Critique first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PSOS #239p, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Traumatic Critique?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.19 versus $0.53 for nonfoil, which is 125% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Traumatic Critique legal in Commander?
Yes, Traumatic Critique is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Traumatic Critique legal in Modern?
Yes, Traumatic Critique is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.