Hand of Cruelty
SOKSaviors of Kamigawa/#71/2005Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.25
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.39
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.39TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 2.6%
90d high
$0.40
90d low
$0.38
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.39
Saviors of Kamigawa
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.40.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1949% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Samurai
Protection from white
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
2 / 2
Keywords
BushidoProtection
Card capabilities
CreatureProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Hand of Cruelty
Hand of Cruelty is a Creature — Human Samurai, with mana cost {B}{B} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.39 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hand of Cruelty FAQ
How much is Hand of Cruelty worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hand of Cruelty is $0.39. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.38 to $0.40.
What is the cheapest printing of Hand of Cruelty?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Saviors of Kamigawa at $0.39 on TCGplayer.
What set was Hand of Cruelty first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOK #71, released 2005-06-03.
Is there a foil version of Hand of Cruelty?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $7.99 versus $0.39 for nonfoil, which is 1949% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Commander?
Yes, Hand of Cruelty is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Modern?
Yes, Hand of Cruelty is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hand of Cruelty legal in Standard?
Hand of Cruelty is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Hand of Cruelty do?
Hand of Cruelty is a Creature — Human Samurai with mana cost {B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Protection from white Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)".