Sudden Demise

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (E01) #59 · Rare · Sorcery

Mana cost: {X}{R}

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.

Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott · Released June 16, 2017

Prices

• Nonfoil: $0.26 USD · €0.29 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: up $0.01 USD (4.0%) to $0.26 USD; low $0.25 USD, high $0.26 USD.

Printings

1. The List #E01-59 (PLST) · Rare · 2019 · $0.33 USD
2. Archenemy: Nicol Bolas #59 (this printing) · Rare · 2017 · $0.26 USD
3. Commander 2013 #124 (C13) · Rare · 2013 · $0.29 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Not legal
• Modern: Not legal
• Brawl: Not legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Not legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2013-10-17 · wotc — Sudden Demise will deal damage to a multicolored creature if one of its colors is the chosen color.
2. 2013-10-17 · wotc — You choose the value for X as you cast Sudden Demise. You don’t choose the color until it resolves.

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