Hands of Binding

Description

Released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion, Hands of Binding serves as a foundational control element within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 37, this piece is a common sorcery that requires {1}{U} mana to cast. The card’s primary effect allows players to tap a target creature an opponent controls and prevent it from untapping during its controller’s next untap step, effectively neutralizing threats for a turn. Beyond its immediate board impact, the card features the Cipher mechanic, enabling players to exile it encoded on a creature they control. This interaction allows the encoded creature to deal combat damage that triggers a copy of the spell, adding strategic depth to deck construction. Collectors value this product for its foil treatment, which distinguishes it from the non-foil common versions found in booster packs. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, acquiring a foil version of Hands of Binding offers a tangible connection to this pivotal era of design.