Cruel Ultimatum vs Dark Intimations — MTG Card Comparison
Cruel Ultimatum
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice, discards three cards, then loses 5 life. You return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand, draw three cards, then gain 5 life.
*There is always a greater power.*
Dark Intimations
Each opponent sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice, then discards a card. You return a creature or planeswalker card from your graveyard to your hand, then draw a card.
When you cast a Bolas planeswalker spell, exile this card from your graveyard. That planeswalker enters with an additional loyalty counter on it.
| Stat | Cruel Ultimatum | Dark Intimations |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {U}{U}{B}{B}{B}{R}{R} | {2}{U}{B}{R} |
| CMC | 7 | 5 |
| Type | Sorcery | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Rare | Rare |
| Set | Archenemy: Nicol Bolas | Aether Revolt |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |