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Withering Torment is a uncommon Instant from DSK (DSK) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $3.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Withering Torment MTG card

Withering Torment

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target creature or enchantment. You lose 2 life.

Each spindrell is the lingering consciousness of a survivor consumed by cellarspawn—a ragged, drifting remnant pulsing with constant psychic agony.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Inkognit

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Market Prices

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$3.27
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$3.23
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$5.49
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$5.99
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€2.15
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€2.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Withering Torment? Basics

Withering Torment is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature or enchantment. You lose 2 life."

How much mana does Withering Torment cost to cast? Basics

Withering Torment has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Withering Torment's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Withering Torment has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Withering Torment's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature or enchantment. You lose 2 life."

What is the current price of Withering Torment? Pricing

The current market price for Withering Torment is approximately $3.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Withering Torment? Pricing

You can purchase Withering Torment from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Withering Torment normal: $3.27 | foil: $3.23

Is Withering Torment legal in Standard? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Withering Torment legal in Modern? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Withering Torment legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Withering Torment legal in Pioneer? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Withering Torment legal in Legacy? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Withering Torment legal in Vintage? Legality

Withering Torment is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Withering Torment legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Withering Torment in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Withering Torment from? Details

This printing of Withering Torment is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 124.

Withering Torment may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Withering Torment's rarity? Details

Withering Torment is a uncommon card in DSK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Withering Torment? Details

Withering Torment was illustrated by Inkognit.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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