Cruel Fate
Portal · #50

Cruel Fate

Cruel Fate is a Rare Sorcery from Portal (50) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.79 for ungraded copies.

Portal set collectorsCommander deck buildersFormat legality shoppers Legacy legalVintage legalCommander legalOathbreaker legalDuel legalPredh legal
TCGPlayer market $0.79
Cardmarket trend €1.20
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Cruel Fate suits collectors and players working on Portal 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 Cruel Fate from Portal?

Cruel Fate is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 50. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cruel Fate (50) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Cruel Fate worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.79 for Cruel Fate. Low and high spread runs $0.79 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.20; Normal: $0.79. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

SetPortal
Number50
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.79
Cardmarket EUR€1.20
cardmarket $1.20
Normal $0.79

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Cruel Fate?

Cruel Fate is a Rare printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Cruel Fate?

Cruel Fate lists as Sorcery. Artist: Adrian Smith. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.

Cactaur's take

Cruel Fate (50) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Cruel Fate is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.79 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.20; Normal: $0.79).
  • Mana cost {4}{U} 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 $0.79 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Cruel Fate from Portal?

Cruel Fate is a Rare Sorcery from Portal numbered 50 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Cruel Fate worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.79 for ungraded Cruel Fate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Cruel Fate?

Cruel Fate is catalogued as Rare in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Cruel Fate legal in Commander or Standard?

Cruel Fate 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 Cruel Fate near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.79. 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.