Quick Answer

Hideous End is a common Instant from DDD (DDD) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hideous End MTG card

Hideous End

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target nonblack creature. Its controller loses 2 life.

"A little dark magic won't stop me. The worse the curse, the better the prize." —Radavi, Joraga relic hunter, last words

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DDD DDD 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

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$0.16
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€0.09
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hideous End? Basics

Hideous End is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target nonblack creature. Its controller loses 2 life."

How much mana does Hideous End cost to cast? Basics

Hideous End has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hideous End's mana cost of {1}{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.

Hideous End has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Hideous End's current oracle text is: "Destroy target nonblack creature. Its controller loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Hideous End? Pricing

The current market price for Hideous End is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Hideous End? Pricing

You can purchase Hideous End 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 Hideous End legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hideous End in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hideous End legal in Modern? Legality

Hideous End is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hideous End legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hideous End 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 Hideous End legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hideous End in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hideous End legal in Legacy? Legality

Hideous End is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hideous End legal in Vintage? Legality

Hideous End 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 Hideous End legal in Pauper? Legality

Hideous End 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 Hideous End from? Details

This printing of Hideous End is from DDD (DDD), with collector number 52.

Hideous End may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hideous End's rarity? Details

Hideous End is a common card in DDD.

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

Who illustrated Hideous End? Details

Hideous End was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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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