Tide of War
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#194/2004Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.79
Cardmarket€0.61
ManaPool$1.03
TCGplayer$1.46
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.95
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.79High $2.99Low $1.29▲ 116.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.46TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 6.4%30d▼ 5.2%90d▼ 2.7%
90d high
$1.58
90d low
$1.46
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.46
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 5.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $1.58.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 347% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever one or more creatures block, flip a coin. If you win the flip, each blocking creature is sacrificed by its controller. If you lose the flip, each blocked creature is sacrificed by its controller.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (3)
wotc1 Dec 2004
Tide of War’s ability triggers only once each combat and only if at least one blocker is declared. The effect does nothing to unblocked attacking creatures.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Even if the blockers are sacrificed, any attackers that were blocked are still considered blocked.
wotc1 Dec 2004
Tide of War’s controller always flips the coin. This means that you want to win the flip when you’re attacking but lose the flip when you’re defending.
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About this card
Tide of War
Tide of War is an Enchantment, with mana cost {4}{R}{R} (mana value 6).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.46 (down 5.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tide of War FAQ
How much is Tide of War worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tide of War is $1.46. It is down 5.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.46 to $1.58.
What is the cheapest printing of Tide of War?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $1.46 on TCGplayer.
What set was Tide of War first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #194, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Tide of War?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.52 versus $1.46 for nonfoil, which is 347% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Tide of War legal in Commander?
Yes, Tide of War is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tide of War legal in Modern?
Yes, Tide of War is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tide of War legal in Standard?
Tide of War is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Tide of War do?
Tide of War is an Enchantment with mana cost {4}{R}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever one or more creatures block, flip a coin. If you win the flip, each blocking creature is sacrificed by its controller. If you lose the flip, each blocked creature is sacrificed by its controller.".