Traumatic Critique (PSOS #239p)
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Traumatic Critique is a rare printing from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos (PSOS #239p), a Instant. Illustrated by Aaron Miller.
Card 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
Details
| Mana cost | {X}{U}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven Promos (PSOS) |
| Collector number | 239p |
| Artist | Aaron Miller |
| Released | 2026-04-24 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.59, foil $1.50 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- March 20, 2026 — 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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