Pointy Finger of Doom
~$0.26 low · ~$13.09 high
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Colorless. Artifact
Unsanctioned #81 · Illustrated by Martina Pilcerova
Unsanctioned #81 · Illustrated by Martina PilcerovaWhat is Pointy Finger of Doom worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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: Spin this artifact in the middle of the table so that it rotates completely at least once, then destroy the closest permanent the finger points to.
"I would have made a 'Spin-The-Bottle' joke if I thought anyone reading this had ever played the game." —Bucky, flavor text writer
Format legality
All 2 printings of Pointy Finger of Doom
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Unsanctioned und #81· 2020rare· Cardmarket €0.20 | rare | $0.26 | No foil printing | €0.20 | |
 Unhinged unh #126· 2004rare· Cardmarket €1.18 · €8.68 foil | rare | $0.99 | $13.09 | €1.18€8.68 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- Artist
- Martina Pilcerova
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Unsanctioned card (#81).
81 · R · EN
- 81Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (4)
February 29, 2020
Pointy Finger of Doom won’t destroy itself, even though it is very close to itself.
February 29, 2020
Pointy Finger of Doom must rotate at least 360 degrees to count. There is no penalty for failing to spin it properly other than you must try again.
February 29, 2020
Once the Finger starts spinning, no permanents can be moved until after the ability completely resolves.
February 29, 2020
If you create a token that’s a copy of Pointy Finger of Doom, spin whatever object you’re using to represent the token. Do not use living beings to represent the token.
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