Quick Answer

Death Stroke is a common Sorcery from BTD (BTD) costing {B}{B}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Death Stroke MTG card

Death Stroke

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target tapped creature.

For a sharp second, Selenia froze, and Crovax's blade found home, As the angel shattered like glass, Crovax felt his mind collapse—the curse had been fulfilled.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 BTD BTD 🎨 Colin MacNeil

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Stroke? Basics

Death Stroke is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target tapped creature."

How much mana does Death Stroke cost to cast? Basics

Death Stroke has a mana cost of {B}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Death Stroke's mana cost of {B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Death Stroke has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Death Stroke's current oracle text is: "Destroy target tapped creature."

What is the current price of Death Stroke? Pricing

The current market price for Death Stroke is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Death Stroke? Pricing

You can purchase Death Stroke from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Death Stroke legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Death Stroke in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Death Stroke legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Death Stroke in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Death Stroke legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death Stroke is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Death Stroke legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Death Stroke in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Death Stroke legal in Legacy? Legality

Death Stroke is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Death Stroke legal in Vintage? Legality

Death Stroke is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Death Stroke legal in Pauper? Legality

Death Stroke is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Death Stroke from? Details

This printing of Death Stroke is from BTD (BTD), with collector number 22.

Death Stroke may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death Stroke's rarity? Details

Death Stroke is a common card in BTD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Death Stroke? Details

Death Stroke was illustrated by Colin MacNeil.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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