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Sulfuric Vortex is a rare Enchantment from CNS (CNS) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.85 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sulfuric Vortex MTG card

Sulfuric Vortex

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player. If a player would gain life, that player gains no life instead.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 CNS CNS 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.85
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TCGPlayer
$1.80
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
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Cardmarket
€1.09
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Cardmarket
€2.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sulfuric Vortex? Basics

Sulfuric Vortex is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player. If a player would gain life, that player gains no life instead."

How much mana does Sulfuric Vortex cost to cast? Basics

Sulfuric Vortex has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Sulfuric Vortex's mana cost of {1}{R}{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.

Sulfuric Vortex 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.

Sulfuric Vortex's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 2 damage to that player. If a player would gain life, that player gains no life instead."

What is the current price of Sulfuric Vortex? Pricing

The current market price for Sulfuric Vortex is approximately $0.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.8 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Sulfuric Vortex? Pricing

You can purchase Sulfuric Vortex 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.

Sulfuric Vortex normal: $0.85 | foil: $1.8

Is Sulfuric Vortex legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sulfuric Vortex in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sulfuric Vortex legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sulfuric Vortex in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sulfuric Vortex legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sulfuric Vortex 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 Sulfuric Vortex legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sulfuric Vortex in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sulfuric Vortex legal in Legacy? Legality

Sulfuric Vortex is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sulfuric Vortex legal in Vintage? Legality

Sulfuric Vortex 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 Sulfuric Vortex legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sulfuric Vortex 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 Sulfuric Vortex from? Details

This printing of Sulfuric Vortex is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 152.

Sulfuric Vortex may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sulfuric Vortex's rarity? Details

Sulfuric Vortex is a rare card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Sulfuric Vortex? Details

Sulfuric Vortex was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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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