Hand of Death
Magic: The Gathering | Starter 1999 - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 80 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Starter 1999 |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 24 items |
| From | $0.21 |
| Type | Sorcery |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $0.27 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.29 | 3 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 4 | ||
LP | $0.50 | 3 | ||
MP | $0.50 | 1 | ||
HP | $0.50 | 1 | ||
MP | $0.21 | 1 | Unavailable | |
LP | $0.24 | 1 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.26 | 7 | Unavailable |
About Hand of Death
Hand of Death from Starter 1999 is currently available from around $0.16. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlackCard Text
Destroy target nonblack creature.
Flavor Text
The touch of death is never gentle.
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hand of Death worth?
Hand of Death is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.16 for Starter 1999. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Hand of Death has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Hand of Death legal in Commander?
Hand of Death is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Hand of Death 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 Death on the Reserved List?
No. Hand of Death is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Hand of Death in-game text?
In game, Hand of Death is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Destroy target nonblack creature.".
How popular is Hand of Death in Commander decks?
Hand of Death ranks #26,715 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Hand of Death
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Hand of Death 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.