Cruel Ultimatum

Description

The 2017 Modern Masters release of Magic: The Gathering includes the foil Cruel Ultimatum, identified as card number 158 in the set. This powerful sorcery card features a mana cost of seven, combining blue, black, and red mana to deliver significant board impact. As a rare foil treatment within the Modern Masters product, it appeals to collectors focused on completing specific set runs or targeting high-value vintage cards. Cruel Ultimatum is defined by its dual-nature effect: forcing an opponent to sacrifice a creature, discard three cards, and lose five life, while allowing the player to return a creature from their graveyard to their hand, draw three cards, and gain five life. This complex mechanic makes it a memorable piece of Magic history. The card is illustrated by Todd Lockwood, whose work adds distinct visual weight to the card's presence in the Modern Masters collection. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this foil variant represents a tangible connection to the game's strategic depth and artistic heritage.