Quick Answer

Sudden Demise is a rare Sorcery from C13 (C13) costing {X}{R}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sudden Demise MTG card

Sudden Demise

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color.

In the Skyfang Mountains, one misstep can mean the end of an entire clan.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 C13 C13 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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€0.27
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€2.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sudden Demise? Basics

Sudden Demise is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color."

How much mana does Sudden Demise cost to cast? Basics

Sudden Demise has a mana cost of {X}{R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Sudden Demise's mana cost of {X}{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.

Sudden Demise 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.

Sudden Demise's current oracle text is: "Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color."

What is the current price of Sudden Demise? Pricing

The current market price for Sudden Demise is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Sudden Demise? Pricing

You can purchase Sudden Demise 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 Sudden Demise legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sudden Demise in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sudden Demise legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sudden Demise in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sudden Demise legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sudden Demise 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 Sudden Demise legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sudden Demise in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sudden Demise legal in Legacy? Legality

Sudden Demise is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sudden Demise legal in Vintage? Legality

Sudden Demise 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 Sudden Demise legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sudden Demise 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 Sudden Demise from? Details

This printing of Sudden Demise is from C13 (C13), with collector number 124.

Sudden Demise may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sudden Demise's rarity? Details

Sudden Demise is a rare card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Sudden Demise? Details

Sudden Demise was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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