Quick Answer

Lash of the Whip is a common Instant from THS (THS) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lash of the Whip MTG card

Lash of the Whip

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.

"No matter who their fickle hearts worship, all mortals belong to one god in the end." —Iadorna, death priest of Erebos

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 THS THS 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.12
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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
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lash of the Whip? Basics

Lash of the Whip is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn."

How much mana does Lash of the Whip cost to cast? Basics

Lash of the Whip has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Lash of the Whip's mana cost of {4}{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.

Lash of the Whip has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Lash of the Whip's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Lash of the Whip? Pricing

The current market price for Lash of the Whip is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Lash of the Whip? Pricing

You can purchase Lash of the Whip 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.

Lash of the Whip normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.25

Is Lash of the Whip legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lash of the Whip in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lash of the Whip legal in Modern? Legality

Lash of the Whip is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lash of the Whip legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lash of the Whip 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 Lash of the Whip legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lash of the Whip is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lash of the Whip legal in Legacy? Legality

Lash of the Whip is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lash of the Whip legal in Vintage? Legality

Lash of the Whip 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 Lash of the Whip legal in Pauper? Legality

Lash of the Whip 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 Lash of the Whip from? Details

This printing of Lash of the Whip is from THS (THS), with collector number 94.

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

What is Lash of the Whip's rarity? Details

Lash of the Whip is a common card in THS.

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

Who illustrated Lash of the Whip? Details

Lash of the Whip was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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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