Quick Answer

Mending Hands is a common Instant from 9ED (9ED) costing {W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mending Hands MTG card

Mending Hands

Instant

Card Text

Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

"I can staunch their blood, mend their flesh, and knit their bones. But I cannot restore their hope." —Tender-Hand, kitsune healer

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 9ED 9ED 🎨 Douglas Shuler

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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 Mending Hands? Basics

Mending Hands is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

How much mana does Mending Hands cost to cast? Basics

Mending Hands has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Mending Hands's mana cost of {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.

Mending Hands has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Mending Hands's current oracle text is: "Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

What is the current price of Mending Hands? Pricing

The current market price for Mending Hands is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

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

Where can I buy Mending Hands? Pricing

You can purchase Mending Hands 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.

Mending Hands normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.49

Is Mending Hands legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mending Hands in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mending Hands legal in Modern? Legality

Mending Hands is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Mending Hands legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mending Hands 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 Mending Hands legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mending Hands in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mending Hands legal in Legacy? Legality

Mending Hands is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mending Hands legal in Vintage? Legality

Mending Hands 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 Mending Hands legal in Pauper? Legality

Mending Hands 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 Mending Hands from? Details

This printing of Mending Hands is from 9ED (9ED), with collector number 29.

Mending Hands may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mending Hands's rarity? Details

Mending Hands is a common card in 9ED.

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

Who illustrated Mending Hands? Details

Mending Hands was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.

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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