Traumatic Critique
~$0.61 low · ~$1.50 high
Multicolor. Instant
Secrets of Strixhaven #239 · Illustrated by Aaron Miller
Secrets of Strixhaven #239 · Illustrated by Aaron MillerWhat is Traumatic Critique worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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
Format legality
All 3 printings of Traumatic Critique
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven Promos psos #239p· 2026Promorare· Cardmarket €0.70 · €1.15 foil | rare | $0.61 | $1.50 | €0.70€1.15 foil |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #239· 2026rare· Cardmarket €0.87 · €0.93 foil | rare | $0.81 | $1.26 | €0.87€0.93 foil |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #358· 2026Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €1.13 · €2.37 foil | rare | $1.30 | $1.34 | €1.13€2.37 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #8,397 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Aaron Miller
Rulings (1)
2026-03-20
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.
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