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Five-Finger Discount is a uncommon Sorcery from UST (UST) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.32 USD.

Five-Finger Discount MTG card

Five-Finger Discount

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target nonland permanent into your hand. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color the next time you cast that card.

"Dognapping is such an ugly word. I would characterize this as a unilateral redistribution of pets."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 UST UST 🎨 Milivoj Ćeran

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$0.32
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$1.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five-Finger Discount? Basics

Five-Finger Discount is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target nonland permanent into your hand. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color the next time you cast that card."

How much mana does Five-Finger Discount cost to cast? Basics

Five-Finger Discount has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Five-Finger Discount's mana cost of {4}{U}{U} 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.

Five-Finger Discount has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Five-Finger Discount's current oracle text is: "Put target nonland permanent into your hand. You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color the next time you cast that card."

What is the current price of Five-Finger Discount? Pricing

The current market price for Five-Finger Discount is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Five-Finger Discount? Pricing

You can purchase Five-Finger Discount 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.

Five-Finger Discount normal: $0.32 | foil: $1.14

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount in Standard is not available.

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

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount in Modern is not available.

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

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount in Commander is not available.

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

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Five-Finger Discount legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount 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 Five-Finger Discount legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Five-Finger Discount 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 Five-Finger Discount from? Details

This printing of Five-Finger Discount is from UST (UST), with collector number 33.

Five-Finger Discount may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Five-Finger Discount's rarity? Details

Five-Finger Discount is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated Five-Finger Discount? Details

Five-Finger Discount was illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran.

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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