Magic: The Gathering

Hand of Death

Starter 2000 25 • common

Set: Starter 2000
Collector number: 25
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Heather Hudson
Market price: $0.40

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$0.40market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.13 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a sorcery from the Starter 2000 set, Hand of Death serves as a foundational piece of game utility that shapes how players interact with their opponents' forces on the board. Its status as a common card makes it a quintessential element of the game's history, representing the essential mechanics that define a player's strategic repertoire.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target nonblack creature.

The touch of death is never gentle.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hand of Death was released as part of the Starter 2000 set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was specifically designed as an introductory product for new players, featuring simplified mechanics and a curated selection of cards that showcased the game's core dark fantasy themes and strategic depth.

The card's art was created by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator for the game during this era. Her contribution captures the macabre essence of black mana through a sinister, atmospheric depiction intended to communicate the card's function as a lethal, thematic spell. The card was well-received within the context of its release, serving as a reliable common card that helped define the power level and aesthetic of early introductory sets.

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About Hand of Death

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