Shrieking Affliction
RTRReturn to Ravnica/#76/2012Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.71
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.32
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.79Low $0.39▼ 14.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.32TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 5.9%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.29
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Return to Ravnica
- Down 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 541% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2012
Shrieking Affliction’s ability will trigger only if an opponent begins their upkeep with one or fewer cards in hand. The ability will check the number of cards in that player’s hand again when it tries to resolve. If that player has two or more cards in hand at that time, that player won’t lose life.
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About this card
Shrieking Affliction
Shrieking Affliction is an Enchantment, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.32 (down 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Shrieking Affliction FAQ
How much is Shrieking Affliction worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Shrieking Affliction is $0.32. It is down 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.29 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Shrieking Affliction?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What set was Shrieking Affliction first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RTR #76, released 2012-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Shrieking Affliction?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.05 versus $0.32 for nonfoil, which is 541% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Commander?
Yes, Shrieking Affliction is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Modern?
Yes, Shrieking Affliction is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Standard?
Shrieking Affliction is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Shrieking Affliction do?
Shrieking Affliction is an Enchantment with mana cost {B}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life.".