Quick Answer

Cruel Fate is a rare Sorcery from POR (POR) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.8 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cruel Fate MTG card

Cruel Fate

Sorcery

Card Text

Look at the top five cards of target opponent's library. Put one of those cards into that player's graveyard and the rest on top of their library in any order.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 POR POR 🎨 Adrian Smith

Market Prices

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$0.80
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€1.79
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cruel Fate? Basics

Cruel Fate is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top five cards of target opponent's library. Put one of those cards into that player's graveyard and the rest on top of their library in any order."

How much mana does Cruel Fate cost to cast? Basics

Cruel Fate has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Cruel Fate's mana cost of {4}{U} 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.

Cruel Fate has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Cruel Fate's current oracle text is: "Look at the top five cards of target opponent's library. Put one of those cards into that player's graveyard and the rest on top of their library in any order."

What is the current price of Cruel Fate? Pricing

The current market price for Cruel Fate is approximately $0.8 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Cruel Fate? Pricing

You can purchase Cruel Fate 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.

Is Cruel Fate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cruel Fate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cruel Fate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cruel Fate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cruel Fate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cruel Fate 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 Cruel Fate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cruel Fate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cruel Fate legal in Legacy? Legality

Cruel Fate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cruel Fate legal in Vintage? Legality

Cruel Fate 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 Cruel Fate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cruel Fate 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 Cruel Fate from? Details

This printing of Cruel Fate is from POR (POR), with collector number 50.

Cruel Fate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cruel Fate's rarity? Details

Cruel Fate is a rare card in POR.

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

Who illustrated Cruel Fate? Details

Cruel Fate was illustrated by Adrian Smith.

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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