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Traumatic Critique

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3 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Traumatic Critique, Secrets of Strixhaven Promos printing
Secrets of Strixhaven Promos PSOS · No. 239p 2026-04-24

Card text

{X}{U}{R}
Instant
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
"The *artist* should suffer for their craft, not the audience!" —Galazeth Prismari
EDHREC rank #8224 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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The 3 printings

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Standard ✓ Legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ✓ Legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

1 ruling · in English, source Scryfall

If the target is illegal as Traumatic Critique tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw or discard.

2026-03-20 · Wizards of the Coast

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