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Crackling Doom is a uncommon Instant from 2X2 (2X2) costing {R}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crackling Doom MTG card

Crackling Doom

Instant

Card Text

Crackling Doom deals 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures that player controls.

Do not fear the lightning. Fear the one it obeys.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Yohann Schepacz

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crackling Doom? Basics

Crackling Doom is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Crackling Doom deals 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures that player controls."

How much mana does Crackling Doom cost to cast? Basics

Crackling Doom has a mana cost of {R}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Crackling Doom's mana cost of {R}{W}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Crackling Doom has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Crackling Doom's current oracle text is: "Crackling Doom deals 2 damage to each opponent. Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures that player controls."

What is the current price of Crackling Doom? Pricing

The current market price for Crackling Doom is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Crackling Doom? Pricing

You can purchase Crackling Doom from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Crackling Doom normal: $0.33 | foil: $0.37

Is Crackling Doom legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crackling Doom in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Crackling Doom legal in Modern? Legality

Crackling Doom is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Crackling Doom legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crackling Doom is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Crackling Doom legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crackling Doom is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Crackling Doom legal in Legacy? Legality

Crackling Doom is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Crackling Doom legal in Vintage? Legality

Crackling Doom is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Crackling Doom legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crackling Doom in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Crackling Doom from? Details

This printing of Crackling Doom is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 196.

Crackling Doom may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crackling Doom's rarity? Details

Crackling Doom is a uncommon card in 2X2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Crackling Doom? Details

Crackling Doom was illustrated by Yohann Schepacz.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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