Illustrated by Ralph Horsley · Card image provided by Scryfall.
ALA 164 · rare
Cruel Ultimatum
Sorcery
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Collector number164
SetShards of Alara (ALA)
Rarityrare
Released2008-10-03
Mana cost{U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Mana value7
ColoursB, R, U
Power / toughness—
ArtistRalph Horsley
Oracle text
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice, discards three cards, then loses 5 life. You return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand, draw three cards, then gain 5 life.
Format legality
historic: legaltimeless: legalgladiator: legalmodern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalbrawl: legalcompetitivebrawl: legalduel: legalpredh: legal
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