Name
Traumatic Critique
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven
Rarity
Rare
Text
Traumatic Critique deals X damage to any target. Draw two cards, then discard a card.
Flavor Text
"The *artist* should suffer for their craft, not the audience!"
—Galazeth Prismari
Number
#239
Other Prints
Secrets of Strixhaven Promos
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/03/2026)
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.
Artist
Aaron Miller
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