Matsu-Tribe Decoy
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#227/2004Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.12
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.13
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.13TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 18.2%90d▲ 85.7%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.13
Champions of Kamigawa
- Up 18.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 285% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Snake Warrior
: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
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Rulings
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About this card
Matsu-Tribe Decoy
Matsu-Tribe Decoy is a Creature — Snake Warrior, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.13 (up 18.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Matsu-Tribe Decoy FAQ
How much is Matsu-Tribe Decoy worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Matsu-Tribe Decoy is $0.13. It is up 18.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Matsu-Tribe Decoy?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.13 on TCGplayer.
What set was Matsu-Tribe Decoy first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #227, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Matsu-Tribe Decoy?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.50 versus $0.13 for nonfoil, which is 285% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Matsu-Tribe Decoy legal in Commander?
Yes, Matsu-Tribe Decoy is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Matsu-Tribe Decoy legal in Modern?
Yes, Matsu-Tribe Decoy is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Matsu-Tribe Decoy legal in Standard?
Matsu-Tribe Decoy is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Matsu-Tribe Decoy do?
Matsu-Tribe Decoy is a Creature — Snake Warrior with mana cost {2}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "{2}{G}: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.".