The 2011 Magic: The Gathering trading card Cruel Ultimatum (Card #69) from the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas product line.
Cruel Ultimatum
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
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Description
This Magic: The Gathering trading card features the sorcery Cruel Ultimatum, identified as card number 69 in the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set. Published under the 2011 catalog year with the set code DDH, this Rare card carries a mana cost of {U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R} and a mana value of 7. The card operates within the B, R, U color identity. Illustrated by Ralph Horsley, Cruel Ultimatum is a standard sorcery card within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cruel Ultimatum
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ralph Horsley
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Sorcery
B, R, U
Card Text
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Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice, 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.
There is always a greater power.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Cruel Ultimatum?
Cruel Ultimatum has a mana cost of {U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R}. This requires two blue mana, three black mana, and two red mana to cast, resulting in a total mana value of 7.
Which set is Cruel Ultimatum from?
This card appears in the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set. It is cataloged as card number 69 within that specific product release.
Who illustrated Cruel Ultimatum?
The artwork for Cruel Ultimatum was created by Ralph Horsley. His illustration appears on the standard version of this Rare sorcery card.
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