Quick Answer

Self-Inflicted Wound is a uncommon Sorcery from DTK (DTK) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Self-Inflicted Wound MTG card

Self-Inflicted Wound

Sorcery

Card Text

Target opponent sacrifices a green or white creature of their choice. If that player does, they lose 2 life.

"Worse than watching the cruelest deed is watching it done by your own hand." —Baihir, Dromoka mage

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Mathias Kollros

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$0.05
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$0.06
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Self-Inflicted Wound? Basics

Self-Inflicted Wound is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target opponent sacrifices a green or white creature of their choice. If that player does, they lose 2 life."

How much mana does Self-Inflicted Wound cost to cast? Basics

Self-Inflicted Wound has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Self-Inflicted Wound's mana cost of {1}{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.

Self-Inflicted Wound has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Self-Inflicted Wound's current oracle text is: "Target opponent sacrifices a green or white creature of their choice. If that player does, they lose 2 life."

What is the current price of Self-Inflicted Wound? Pricing

The current market price for Self-Inflicted Wound is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Self-Inflicted Wound? Pricing

You can purchase Self-Inflicted Wound 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.

Self-Inflicted Wound normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.06

Is Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Self-Inflicted Wound in Standard is not available.

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

Is Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Modern? Legality

Self-Inflicted Wound is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Self-Inflicted Wound 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 Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Pioneer? Legality

Self-Inflicted Wound is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Legacy? Legality

Self-Inflicted Wound is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Vintage? Legality

Self-Inflicted Wound 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 Self-Inflicted Wound legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Self-Inflicted Wound 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 Self-Inflicted Wound from? Details

This printing of Self-Inflicted Wound is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 117.

Self-Inflicted Wound may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Self-Inflicted Wound's rarity? Details

Self-Inflicted Wound is a uncommon card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Self-Inflicted Wound? Details

Self-Inflicted Wound was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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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