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Hand of the Praetors is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie from SOM (SOM) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $3.83 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hand of the Praetors MTG card

Hand of the Praetors

Creature — Phyrexian Zombie

Card Text

Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Other creatures you control with infect get +1/+1. Whenever you cast a creature spell with infect, target player gets a poison counter.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 4.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Izzy
Infect

Market Prices

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$3.83
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$9.94
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$5.49
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$15.99
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€2.74
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€6.70
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hand of the Praetors? Basics

Hand of the Praetors is a Creature — Phyrexian Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Other creatures you control with infect get +1/+1. Whenever you cast a creature spell with infect, target player gets a poison counter."

How much mana does Hand of the Praetors cost to cast? Basics

Hand of the Praetors has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Hand of the Praetors's mana cost of {3}{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.

Hand of the Praetors has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Hand of the Praetors's current oracle text is: "Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Other creatures you control with infect get +1/+1. Whenever you cast a creature spell with infect, target player gets a poison counter."

What is the current price of Hand of the Praetors? Pricing

The current market price for Hand of the Praetors is approximately $3.83 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.94 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Hand of the Praetors? Pricing

You can purchase Hand of the Praetors 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.

Hand of the Praetors normal: $3.83 | foil: $9.94

Is Hand of the Praetors legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hand of the Praetors in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hand of the Praetors legal in Modern? Legality

Hand of the Praetors is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hand of the Praetors legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hand of the Praetors 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 Hand of the Praetors legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hand of the Praetors in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hand of the Praetors legal in Legacy? Legality

Hand of the Praetors is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hand of the Praetors legal in Vintage? Legality

Hand of the Praetors 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 Hand of the Praetors legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hand of the Praetors in Pauper is not available.

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 Hand of the Praetors from? Details

This printing of Hand of the Praetors is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 66.

Hand of the Praetors may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hand of the Praetors's rarity? Details

Hand of the Praetors is a rare card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Hand of the Praetors? Details

Hand of the Praetors was illustrated by Izzy.

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

What is Hand of the Praetors's power and toughness? Details

Hand of the Praetors is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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