MagicThe Zeta Set
Cruel Reality — The Zeta Set #278
Cruel Reality is an uncommon Enchantment — Aura Curse from The Zeta Set (2026), collector number 278, illustrated by MSCHF.
Cruel Reality price
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Card details
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Number
- 278
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {5}{B}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- MSCHF
- Released
- 2 September 2026
What Cruel Reality does
Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice. If the player can't, they lose 5 life.
Format legality
Other printings of Cruel Reality
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 |  Cruel Reality Enchantment — Aura Curse | The Zeta Set 2026 | Uncommon | — |
| 36 |  Cruel Reality Enchantment — Aura Curse | The Zeta Set 2026 | Uncommon | — |
All 3 Cruel Reality printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Cruel Reality from The Zeta Set worth?
There is no market price for this printing right now — check UK eBay sold listings.
How many printings of Cruel Reality are there?
3 English paper printings, from The Zeta Set to The Zeta Set.
Is Cruel Reality legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Cruel Reality (The Zeta Set)?
MSCHF.
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