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Illustrated by Michal Ivan · Card image provided by Scryfall.
OTP 40 · rare

Cruel Ultimatum

Sorcery

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Collector number40
SetBreaking News (OTP)
Rarityrare
Released2024-04-19
Mana cost{U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Mana value7
ColoursB, R, U
Power / toughness—
ArtistMichal Ivan

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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