Hand to Hand
Tempest 180 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 180
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Carl Frank
- Market price
- $0.48
What it does
During combat, players can't cast instant spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.
The match between Tahngarth and Greven was close only in the mind of the minotaur.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hand to Hand was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Tempest was the first set in the Rath Cycle and was designed to emphasize combat mechanics and interaction, fitting the aggressive, martial nature of the card's theme. The set was conceived during a period of rapid growth for the game, aiming to provide a more cohesive narrative experience through its art and mechanics.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Terese Nielsen, who was a prolific contributor to the game during this era. Her design for Hand to Hand reflects the grit of the set, utilizing a bold, expressive style to capture the intensity of a close-quarters skirmish. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche tactical tool, primarily valued by players looking to mitigate the advantages of larger creatures during combat phases.
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