Quick Answer

Master of Cruelties is a mythic Creature — Demon from 2X2 (2X2) costing {3}{B}{R}. Current price: $3.62 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Master of Cruelties MTG card

Master of Cruelties

Creature — Demon

Card Text

First strike, deathtouch This creature can only attack alone. Whenever this creature attacks a player and isn't blocked, that player's life total becomes 1. This creature assigns no combat damage this combat.

Card Stats

1/4 mythic CMC: 5.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Chase Stone
Deathtouch First strike

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.62
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TCGPlayer
$5.13
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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Cardmarket
€3.35
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Cardmarket
€4.54
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Master of Cruelties? Basics

Master of Cruelties is a Creature — Demon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike, deathtouch This creature can only attack alone. Whenever this creature attacks a player and isn't blocked, that player's life total becomes 1. This creature assigns no combat damage this combat."

How much mana does Master of Cruelties cost to cast? Basics

Master of Cruelties has a mana cost of {3}{B}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Master of Cruelties's mana cost of {3}{B}{R} 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.

Master of Cruelties 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.

Master of Cruelties's current oracle text is: "First strike, deathtouch This creature can only attack alone. Whenever this creature attacks a player and isn't blocked, that player's life total becomes 1. This creature assigns no combat damage this combat."

What is the current price of Master of Cruelties? Pricing

The current market price for Master of Cruelties is approximately $3.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Master of Cruelties? Pricing

You can purchase Master of Cruelties 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.

Master of Cruelties normal: $3.62 | foil: $5.13

Is Master of Cruelties legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Master of Cruelties in Standard is not available.

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

Is Master of Cruelties legal in Modern? Legality

Master of Cruelties is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Master of Cruelties legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Master of Cruelties 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 Master of Cruelties legal in Pioneer? Legality

Master of Cruelties is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Master of Cruelties legal in Legacy? Legality

Master of Cruelties is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Master of Cruelties legal in Vintage? Legality

Master of Cruelties 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 Master of Cruelties legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Master of Cruelties 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 Master of Cruelties from? Details

This printing of Master of Cruelties is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 251.

Master of Cruelties may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Master of Cruelties's rarity? Details

Master of Cruelties is a mythic card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Master of Cruelties? Details

Master of Cruelties was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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

What is Master of Cruelties's power and toughness? Details

Master of Cruelties is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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