This product covers the 1998 Portal Second Age Magic: The Gathering card Cruel Edict (card number 67), a black sorcery designed for accessibility in the Portal series.
Cruel Edict
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Second Age
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Cruel Edict is a black sorcery card featured in the 1998 Portal Second Age expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As card number 67 in the set, this common rarity card exemplifies the Portal series' goal of making the game accessible to new players through streamlined mechanics. The card allows the controller to force a target opponent to sacrifice a creature of their choice, providing a straightforward removal option that fits neatly into black-aligned strategies. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base set, appreciating its role in the early evolution of the game's design philosophy. The Portal Second Age release remains a nostalgic entry point for many hobbyists who started their journey during the late 90s. For those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering, understanding the utility and design of cards like Cruel Edict offers insight into how the game balanced simplicity with strategic depth. This product page aggregates all available listings for this card identity, allowing enthusiasts to find copies that match their collecting criteria.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Cruel Edict
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jeffrey R. Busch
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
"Such a fragile organ, the brain." —Tojira, swamp queen
