Cruel Tutor
Cruel Tutor is a Rare Sorcery from Portal (87) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.66 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Cruel Tutor suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Rare slot. Treat $43.66 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Cruel Tutor from Portal?
Cruel Tutor is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 87. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cruel Tutor (87) is a chase-tier Rare Sorcery in Portal. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Portal.
What is Cruel Tutor worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $43.66 for Cruel Tutor. Low and high spread runs $43.66 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $25.64; Normal: $43.66. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 87 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $43.66 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €25.64 |
| cardmarket | $25.64 |
| Normal | $43.66 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Cruel Tutor?
Cruel Tutor is a Rare printing in Portal. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Cruel Tutor?
Cruel Tutor lists as Sorcery. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Cruel Tutor (87) is a chase-tier Rare Sorcery in Portal. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Cruel Tutor is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $43.66 across finishes (cardmarket: $25.64; Normal: $43.66).
- Mana cost {2}{B} 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 $43.66 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Cruel Tutor from Portal?
Cruel Tutor is a Rare Sorcery from Portal numbered 87 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Cruel Tutor worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.66 for ungraded Cruel Tutor. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Cruel Tutor?
Cruel Tutor 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 Tutor legal in Commander or Standard?
Cruel Tutor shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Cruel Tutor trade at a premium?
Cruel Tutor combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Portal.
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