Sudden Demise
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas · #59

Sudden Demise

Sudden Demise is a Rare Sorcery from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (59) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.28
Cardmarket trend €0.26
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Sudden Demise suits collectors and players working on Archenemy: Nicol Bolas who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Sudden Demise from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Sudden Demise is a Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 59. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Sudden Demise (59) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Sudden Demise worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Sudden Demise. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.26; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetArchenemy: Nicol Bolas
Number59
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.28
Cardmarket EUR€0.26
cardmarket $0.26
Normal $0.28

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Sudden Demise?

Sudden Demise is a Rare printing in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Sudden Demise?

Sudden Demise lists as Sorcery. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 59 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Sudden Demise (59) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Sudden Demise is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.26; Normal: $0.28).
  • Mana cost {X}{R} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.28 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Sudden Demise from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Sudden Demise is a Rare Sorcery from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 59 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Sudden Demise worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Sudden Demise. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Sudden Demise?

Sudden Demise is catalogued as Rare in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Sudden Demise legal in Commander or Standard?

Sudden Demise shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Sudden Demise near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.