Hands of Binding
Sorcery · Common
Hands of Binding is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Tap target creature an opponent controls. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Keywords
- Cipher
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2013
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
Playability
#15433 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
RareWell earns a commission on qualifying TCGplayer purchases made through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatecrash | 37 | Common | $0.16 | $0.42 |
Price intelligence
Gatecrash #37 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.42 | $0.16 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.13 – $0.42 · Scryfall estimate
Be the first to showcase this card
No one on RareWell has Hands of Binding in a public collection yet. Add yours and you'll be the collector everyone finds here.
Similar cards on RareWell
Frequently asked
How much is Hands of Binding worth?
Hands of Binding is currently worth about $0.16 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.16 to $0.42 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hands of Binding printed in?
Hands of Binding has been printed in 1 set, including Gatecrash.
Can I buy Hands of Binding on RareWell?
No copies of Hands of Binding are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Hands of Binding legal in Commander?
Yes — Hands of Binding is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hands of Binding legal in Modern?
Yes — Hands of Binding is legal in Modern.
Is Hands of Binding on the Reserved List?
No — Hands of Binding is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Gatecrash
Own a Hands of Binding? Put it on display.
Import your collection from ManaBox or any CSV in minutes — live prices, a beautiful public page at your own address, and collectors to trade with. Entirely free.
Showcase your collection — free