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Dovin, Hand of Control War of the Spark MTG card
WAR #229 · Art by Kieran Yanner
WAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the Spark#229Uncommon

Dovin, Hand of Control

Legendary Planeswalker · Dovin
TCGplayer market · WAR #229 nonfoil
$0.29 +11.5% +$0.03, 7 days
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EDHREC rank
#8,509 Down 13 in 30 days
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Dovin, Hand of Control Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, up 11.5% over 7 days, down 50.0% over 30 days, up 7.4% over 90 days.

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Dovin, Hand of Control Printings & Prices

Dovin, Hand of Control has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including prerelease treatments.

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SLD set symbol, UncommonSLD #529
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Dovin, Hand of Control Rules Text & Legality

Dovin, Hand of Control

Artifact, instant, and sorcery spells your opponents cast cost {1} more to cast.

−1: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls.

Dovin, Hand of Control is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Dovin, Hand of Control Rulings

  • May 3, 2019

    Dovin’s loyalty ability can target any permanent an opponent controls, not just one that can deal or be dealt damage.

  • May 3, 2019

    In a multiplayer game, if you leave the game after Dovin’s last ability resolves but before your next turn begins, its effect lasts until your next turn would have begun. It neither expires immediately nor lasts indefinitely.

  • May 3, 2019

    Once Dovin’s loyalty ability resolves, the damage prevention continues to apply even if Dovin leaves the battlefield.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Dovin, Hand of Control has been reprinted 4 times.

  • May 3, 2019WAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the SparkWAR #229
  • May 3, 2019WAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the Spark · foilWAR #229
  • May 3, 2019PWAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the Spark Promos · Prerelease, foilPWAR #229s
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, UncommonSecret Lair Drop · foilSLD #529

Dovin, Hand of Control in Commander

Dovin, Hand of Control is the #8,509 most-played card on EDHREC, down 13 places over the last 30 days.

#8,509 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 13 in 30 days

Dovin, Hand of Control FAQ

How much is Dovin, Hand of Control worth?

Dovin, Hand of Control is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Dovin, Hand of Control legal in Commander?

Yes. Dovin, Hand of Control is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Dovin, Hand of Control been reprinted?

Yes. Dovin, Hand of Control has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Dovin, Hand of Control cheap?

Dovin, Hand of Control trades at about $0.29; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,509 on EDHREC).