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Deal Damage is a uncommon Instant from UNH (UNH) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.34 USD.

Deal Damage MTG card

Deal Damage

Instant

Card Text

Deal Damage deals 4 damage to any target. Gotcha — If an opponent says "deal" or "damage," you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return Deal Damage from your graveyard to your hand.

Until he got singed . . .

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

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$1.77
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$0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deal Damage? Basics

Deal Damage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deal Damage deals 4 damage to any target. Gotcha — If an opponent says "deal" or "damage," you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return Deal Damage from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Deal Damage cost to cast? Basics

Deal Damage has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Deal Damage's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Deal Damage has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Deal Damage's current oracle text is: "Deal Damage deals 4 damage to any target. Gotcha — If an opponent says "deal" or "damage," you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return Deal Damage from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Deal Damage? Pricing

The current market price for Deal Damage is approximately $0.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Deal Damage? Pricing

You can purchase Deal Damage 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.

Deal Damage normal: $0.34 | foil: $1.77

Is Deal Damage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deal Damage legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Modern is not available.

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

Is Deal Damage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Deal Damage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Deal Damage legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Deal Damage legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage in Vintage is not available.

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 Deal Damage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Deal Damage 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 Deal Damage from? Details

This printing of Deal Damage is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 74.

Deal Damage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deal Damage's rarity? Details

Deal Damage is a uncommon card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Deal Damage? Details

Deal Damage was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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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