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Hand of Death
SORCERY Common
The List EDHREC #27,169
$0.12
+0.0%
7 days
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Hand of Death price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.12.
Hand of Death Price Summary
Hand of Death's current headline price is $0.12.
Hand of Death Printings & Prices
6 printings
Hand of Death has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | S99 #80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | S00 #25 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #P02-74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | POR #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P02 #74 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hand of Death Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Destroy target nonblack creature.
"The touch of death is never gentle."
Hand of Death is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Hand of Death has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #P02-74 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| S00 #25 | 2000-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| S99 #80 | 1999-07-01 | Common | Standard |
| P02 #74 | 1998-06-24 | Common | Standard |
| POR #96† | 1997-05-01 | Common | Standard |
| POR #96 | 1997-05-01 | Common | Standard |
S00 #25 
S99 #80 
P02 #74 
POR #96† Hand of Death in Commander
Hand of Death is the #27,169 most-played card on EDHREC, down 454 places over the last 30 days.
Hand of Death FAQ
How much is Hand of Death worth?
Hand of Death is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Hand of Death legal in Commander?
Yes — Hand of Death is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Hand of Death been reprinted?
Yes — Hand of Death has been reprinted 6 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hand of Death cheap?
Hand of Death trades at about $0.12 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,169 on EDHREC).