Quick Answer

Underhanded Designs is a uncommon Enchantment from KLD (KLD) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Underhanded Designs MTG card

Underhanded Designs

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever an artifact you control enters, you may pay {1}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. {1}{B}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature. Activate only if you control two or more artifacts.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Anastasia Ovchinnikova

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$1.19
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underhanded Designs? Basics

Underhanded Designs is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an artifact you control enters, you may pay {1}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. {1}{B}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature. Activate only if you control two or more artifacts."

How much mana does Underhanded Designs cost to cast? Basics

Underhanded Designs has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Underhanded Designs's mana cost of {1}{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.

Underhanded Designs 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.

Underhanded Designs's current oracle text is: "Whenever an artifact you control enters, you may pay {1}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. {1}{B}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Destroy target creature. Activate only if you control two or more artifacts."

What is the current price of Underhanded Designs? Pricing

The current market price for Underhanded Designs is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Underhanded Designs? Pricing

You can purchase Underhanded Designs 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.

Underhanded Designs normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.19

Is Underhanded Designs legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Underhanded Designs in Standard is not available.

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

Is Underhanded Designs legal in Modern? Legality

Underhanded Designs is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Underhanded Designs legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Underhanded Designs 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 Underhanded Designs legal in Pioneer? Legality

Underhanded Designs is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Underhanded Designs legal in Legacy? Legality

Underhanded Designs is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Underhanded Designs legal in Vintage? Legality

Underhanded Designs 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 Underhanded Designs legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Underhanded Designs 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 Underhanded Designs from? Details

This printing of Underhanded Designs is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 104.

Underhanded Designs may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Underhanded Designs's rarity? Details

Underhanded Designs is a uncommon card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Underhanded Designs? Details

Underhanded Designs was illustrated by Anastasia Ovchinnikova.

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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