Quick Answer

Shrieking Affliction is a uncommon Enchantment from RTR (RTR) costing {B}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shrieking Affliction MTG card

Shrieking Affliction

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life.

A gargoyle's voice reaches pitches that will shatter glass and warp bone.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Johann Bodin

Market Prices

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$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$2.99
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$0.49
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$2.99
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€0.39
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€1.72
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shrieking Affliction? Basics

Shrieking Affliction is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life."

How much mana does Shrieking Affliction cost to cast? Basics

Shrieking Affliction has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Shrieking Affliction's mana cost of {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.

Shrieking Affliction has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Shrieking Affliction's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has one or fewer cards in hand, they lose 3 life."

What is the current price of Shrieking Affliction? Pricing

The current market price for Shrieking Affliction is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Shrieking Affliction? Pricing

You can purchase Shrieking Affliction 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.

Shrieking Affliction normal: $0.33 | foil: $2.99

Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shrieking Affliction in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Modern? Legality

Shrieking Affliction is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shrieking Affliction 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 Shrieking Affliction legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shrieking Affliction is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Legacy? Legality

Shrieking Affliction is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shrieking Affliction legal in Vintage? Legality

Shrieking Affliction 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 Shrieking Affliction legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shrieking Affliction 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 Shrieking Affliction from? Details

This printing of Shrieking Affliction is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 76.

Shrieking Affliction may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shrieking Affliction's rarity? Details

Shrieking Affliction is a uncommon card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Shrieking Affliction? Details

Shrieking Affliction was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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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