Hand of Cruelty
Hand of Cruelty Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hand of Cruelty is $0.41 (SOK #71), and the most expensive is $7.99 (SOK #71, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, down 2.4% over 7 days, down 8.9% over 30 days, down 26.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.62 (2026).
Hand of Cruelty Printings & Prices
Hand of Cruelty has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hand of Cruelty: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for SOK #71 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #71 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #71 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #71 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Hand of Cruelty Rules Text & Legality
Protection from white
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
Hand of Cruelty is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hand of Cruelty has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOK #71 | 2005-06-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOK #71 | 2005-06-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
SOK #71 Hand of Cruelty in Commander
Hand of Cruelty is the #21,476 most-played card on EDHREC, down 241 places over the last 30 days.
Hand of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Hand of Cruelty worth?
Hand of Cruelty is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.41 to $7.99 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Commander?
Yes — Hand of Cruelty is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Hand of Cruelty been reprinted?
Yes — Hand of Cruelty has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hand of Cruelty cheap?
Hand of Cruelty trades at about $0.41 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,476 on EDHREC).