Traumatic Critique (358)
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | R, U |
| EDHREC rank | 8656 |
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
"The *artist* should suffer for their craft, not the audience!" —Galazeth Prismari
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $1.29 | $1.38 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.33 | $0.43 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $1.32 | $1.36 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $1.49 | $1.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.60 | $0.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.96 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Future | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
Rulings
- 2026-03-20: If the target is illegal as Traumatic Critique tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw or discard.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Critique traumatisante |
| German | Traumatisierende Kritik |
| Japanese | 傷残す批評 |