Quick Answer

Double Cleave is a common Instant from EVE (EVE) costing {1}{R/W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Double Cleave MTG card

Double Cleave

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)

"When in doubt, kill 'em twice."

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 EVE EVE 🎨 rk post

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$1.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€0.58
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Double Cleave? Basics

Double Cleave is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)"

How much mana does Double Cleave cost to cast? Basics

Double Cleave has a mana cost of {1}{R/W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Double Cleave's mana cost of {1}{R/W} 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.

Double Cleave 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.

Double Cleave's current oracle text is: "Target creature gains double strike until end of turn. (It deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)"

What is the current price of Double Cleave? Pricing

The current market price for Double Cleave is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Double Cleave? Pricing

You can purchase Double Cleave 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.

Double Cleave normal: $0.15 | foil: $1.29

Is Double Cleave legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Double Cleave in Standard is not available.

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

Is Double Cleave legal in Modern? Legality

Double Cleave is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Double Cleave legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Double Cleave 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 Double Cleave legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Double Cleave in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Double Cleave legal in Legacy? Legality

Double Cleave is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Double Cleave legal in Vintage? Legality

Double Cleave 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 Double Cleave legal in Pauper? Legality

Double Cleave 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 Double Cleave from? Details

This printing of Double Cleave is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 135.

Double Cleave may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Double Cleave's rarity? Details

Double Cleave is a common card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Double Cleave? Details

Double Cleave was illustrated by rk post.

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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