Hand of Death

# Hand of Death Hand of Death is a common from Starter 2000, Magic's introductory set designed to teach new players the fundamentals. The card exemplifies how teaching sets balance simplicity with playability. Collectors view Starter 2000 commons as historically significant precisely because they represent Magic's commitment to accessibility during a pivotal moment. Most collectors appreciate commons from this era for their straightforward mechanics and clean design philosophy rather than power level. Hand of Death's straightforward effect makes it representative of how Starter 2000 approached black mana's core identity. While not rare or particularly scarce, these commons matter to players building complete set collections or studying Magic's educational design evolution.