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Hand of Cruelty
CREATURE — HUMAN SAMURAI Uncommon
Saviors of Kamigawa EDHREC #21,839
$0.38
+0.0%
7 days
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Hand of Cruelty price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.38.
Hand of Cruelty Price Summary
Hand of Cruelty's current headline price is $0.38.
Hand of Cruelty Printings & Prices
1 printings
Hand of Cruelty has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Hand of Cruelty: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOK #71 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #71 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOK #71 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hand of Cruelty Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Protection from white
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
""The sword is just a tool. It is the samurai's hand that delivers death.""
Hand of Cruelty is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
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 |
Hand of Cruelty in Commander
Hand of Cruelty is the #21,839 most-played card on EDHREC, down 363 places over the last 30 days.
Hand of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Hand of Cruelty worth?
Hand of Cruelty is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.38 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,839 on EDHREC).