Death Stroke
Death Stroke is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold (57) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Death Stroke suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Death Stroke from Stronghold?
Death Stroke is a Sorcery in Stronghold numbered 57. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Death Stroke (57) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Death Stroke worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Death Stroke. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 57 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| Normal | $0.15 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Death Stroke?
Death Stroke is a Common printing in Stronghold. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Death Stroke?
Death Stroke lists as Sorcery. Artist: Colin MacNeil. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 57 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Death Stroke (57) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Death Stroke is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.15).
- Mana cost {B}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Death Stroke from Stronghold?
Death Stroke is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold numbered 57 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Death Stroke worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Death Stroke. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Death Stroke?
Death Stroke is catalogued as Common in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Death Stroke legal in Commander or Standard?
Death Stroke shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Death Stroke near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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