Tortured Existence
Stronghold · #74

Tortured Existence

Tortured Existence is a Common Enchantment from Stronghold (74) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.08 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $5.08
Cardmarket trend €4.28
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Tortured Existence suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Tortured Existence from Stronghold?

Tortured Existence is a Enchantment in Stronghold numbered 74. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Tortured Existence (74) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Stronghold with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Tortured Existence worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.08 for Tortured Existence. Low and high spread runs $5.08 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.28; Normal: $5.08. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetStronghold
Number74
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$5.08
Cardmarket EUR€4.28
cardmarket $4.28
Normal $5.08

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Tortured Existence?

Tortured Existence is a Common printing in Stronghold. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.

What are the key details for Tortured Existence?

Tortured Existence lists as Enchantment. Artist: Keith Parkinson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 74 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.

Cactaur's take

Tortured Existence (74) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Stronghold with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Tortured Existence is catalogued as Common Enchantment in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $5.08 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.28; Normal: $5.08).
  • Mana cost {B} and type line Enchantment 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 $5.08 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Tortured Existence from Stronghold?

Tortured Existence is a Common Enchantment from Stronghold numbered 74 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Tortured Existence worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.08 for ungraded Tortured Existence. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Tortured Existence?

Tortured Existence is catalogued as Common in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Tortured Existence legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Tortured Existence near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.08. 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.