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Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is a uncommon Legendary Enchantment Creature — Shrine from NEO (NEO) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty MTG card

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Shrine

Card Text

Deathtouch At the beginning of your end step, you may pay {1}. When you do, destroy target creature with toughness X or less, where X is the number of Shrines you control.

It seeks those with hate in their hearts and offers vengeance.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Johannes Voss
Deathtouch

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$0.22
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$0.39
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$0.59
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$1.49
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€0.18
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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty? Basics

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is a Legendary Enchantment Creature — Shrine card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch At the beginning of your end step, you may pay {1}. When you do, destroy target creature with toughness X or less, where X is the number of Shrines you control."

How much mana does Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty cost to cast? Basics

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty 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.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch At the beginning of your end step, you may pay {1}. When you do, destroy target creature with toughness X or less, where X is the number of Shrines you control."

What is the current price of Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty? Pricing

The current market price for Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty? Pricing

You can purchase Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty 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.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty normal: $0.22 | foil: $0.39

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty in Standard is not available.

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

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Modern? Legality

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Pioneer? Legality

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Legacy? Legality

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Vintage? Legality

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty 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 Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty from? Details

This printing of Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is from NEO (NEO), with collector number 97.

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty's rarity? Details

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is a uncommon card in NEO.

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

Who illustrated Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty? Details

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty was illustrated by Johannes Voss.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty's power and toughness? Details

Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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