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Puncturing Blow
HOU · Hour of Devastation #106 · Common · released 2017-07-14
{2}{R}{R}
Sorcery
Puncturing Blow deals 5 damage to target creature. If that creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
"Neither the false God-Pharaoh nor his bugs will decide our fate."
—Samut, former Tah-crop initiate
Puncturing Blow is a common red sorcery from Hour of Devastation (2017). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2017 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.02 to $0.03 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.03
USD Foil$0.02
Format legality
Where you can play Puncturing Blow in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.02 to $0.03 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Hour of Devastation at $0.03.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hour of Devastation This page | 106 | Common | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| Amonkhet Remastered | 171 | Common | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2017-07-14Puncturing Blow’s replacement effect will exile the target creature if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage. It applies to the target creature even if Puncturing Blow deals no damage to it (due to a prevention effect) or Puncturing Blow deals damage to a different creature (due to a redirection effect).
Frequently asked questions
Is Puncturing Blow legal in Commander?
Yes — Puncturing Blow is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Puncturing Blow legal in?
Puncturing Blow is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Puncturing Blow been printed?
Puncturing Blow has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2017 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Puncturing Blow?
The cheapest printing is Hour of Devastation (#106) at about $0.03.
Who illustrated Puncturing Blow?
This printing of Puncturing Blow was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.