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Cruel Ultimatum
Shards of Alara (ALA) · #164 · rare · mtg
Sorcery
Weighted composite · smoothed against one-off swings.
Current prices
FoilNM
| cardkingdom | $4.49 | 2026-07-08 |
| Cardmarket | ≈$2.66 | 2026-08-08 |
| TCGplayer | $19.99 | 2026-08-08 |
Non-foilNM
| cardkingdom | $0.79 | 2026-07-24 |
| Cardmarket | ≈$0.44 | 2026-08-08 |
| MTGO | ≈$0.02 | 2026-08-08 |
| TCGplayer | $0.43 | 2026-08-08 |
Non-USD sources (e.g. Cardmarket, EUR) are shown converted to USD at €1 ≈ $1.15 — indicative, not an exact quote.
Prices update daily · last checked Sun Aug 09. Indicative, not offers — how we price.
Price history (last 180 days)
Recorded prices are Near Mint; LP–DMG are estimated from standard hobby multipliers (foils discounted more steeply) — a guide, not a market quote.
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Cruel Ultimatum — card details
- Type
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- rare
- Mana cost
- {U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R}
- Set
- Shards of Alara #164
- Released
- 2008
- Printings
- 7
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cruel Ultimatum worth?
The DeckSpec price for Cruel Ultimatum (Shards of Alara) is about $0.39. Recent prices range from $0.02 to $19.99 across TCGplayer, Cardmarket and other sources. Prices are indicative and update daily.
Is Cruel Ultimatum on the Reserved List?
No — Cruel Ultimatum is not on the Reserved List, so it can be reprinted in future sets.
How many printings does Cruel Ultimatum have?
DeckSpec tracks 7 printings of Cruel Ultimatum — compare the price of every version on this page.
What rarity is Cruel Ultimatum?
Cruel Ultimatum is a rare in Shards of Alara.
Where can I buy Cruel Ultimatum?
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