Hand of Cruelty
Magic: The Gathering | Saviors of Kamigawa - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 71 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Saviors of Kamigawa |
| Available | 14 items |
| From | $0.41 |
| Type | Creature — Human Samurai |
Format Legality
About Hand of Cruelty
Hand of Cruelty from Saviors of Kamigawa is currently available from around $0.32. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Color Identity
BlackPower / Toughness
Card Text
Protection from white
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
Flavor Text
"The sword is just a tool. It is the samurai's hand that delivers death."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hand of Cruelty worth?
Hand of Cruelty is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.32 for Saviors of Kamigawa. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Hand of Cruelty currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Commander?
Hand of Cruelty is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Hand of Cruelty on the Reserved List?
No. Hand of Cruelty is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Hand of Cruelty in-game text?
In game, Hand of Cruelty is a Creature — Human Samurai with text that starts: "Protection from white".
How popular is Hand of Cruelty in Commander decks?
Hand of Cruelty ranks #21,805 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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As a 2/2 creature, Hand of Cruelty can be a valuable addition to your deck. With keywords like Bushido, Protection, it offers unique strategic options.
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Searchers looking for Hand of Cruelty legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.