Cruel Ultimatum #164 – Shards of Alara (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Shards of Alara · Rare

Cruel Ultimatum #164 Price

Cruel Ultimatum (#164, Rare) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.46 to $19.99 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €2.34.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $19.99
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €2.34
30-day change: +0.1%
Printings: 3

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Cruel Ultimatum prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$19.99	€2.34
Normal	$0.46	€0.46
Normal - Japanese	—	—

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Shards of Alara
Card number: 164
Rarity: Rare
Released: October 3, 2008
Illustrator: Ralph Horsley
Type line: Sorcery
Rules text: Target opponent sacrifices a creature, discards three cards, then loses 5 life. You return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand, draw three cards, then gain 5 life.
Flavor text: There is always a greater power.

Cruel Ultimatum: common questions

How much is Cruel Ultimatum #164 worth?

Cruel Ultimatum (#164, Rare) from Shards of Alara is worth $0.46 to $19.99 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €2.34.

What set is Cruel Ultimatum from?

Cruel Ultimatum is card 164 in Shards of Alara, released October 3, 2008. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

Is Cruel Ultimatum going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $19.98 (September 6, 2026) to $19.99 (October 4, 2026), a change of +0.1%. The 30-day low was $19.98 and the high $19.99.

How do I check what my Cruel Ultimatum is worth?

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