Turn the Tables
DSTDarksteel/#18/2004Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.30
TCGplayer$0.42
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.11
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.69Low $0.49▲ 40.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.42TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.5%90d▼ 10.6%
90d high
$0.49
90d low
$0.42
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.42
Darksteel
- Down 4.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.49.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1745% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
All combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn is dealt to target attacking creature instead.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Dec 2004
If the targeted creature has been removed from combat but is still on the battlefield, the damage will be redirected.
wotc1 Dec 2004
If the targeted creature isn’t on the battlefield when the combat damage would be dealt, the damage isn’t redirected.
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About this card
Turn the Tables
Turn the Tables is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{W}{W} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.42 (down 4.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Turn the Tables FAQ
How much is Turn the Tables worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Turn the Tables is $0.42. It is down 4.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.42 to $0.49.
What is the cheapest printing of Turn the Tables?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Darksteel at $0.42 on TCGplayer.
What set was Turn the Tables first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DST #18, released 2004-02-06.
Is there a foil version of Turn the Tables?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $7.75 versus $0.42 for nonfoil, which is 1745% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Turn the Tables legal in Commander?
Yes, Turn the Tables is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Turn the Tables legal in Modern?
Yes, Turn the Tables is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Turn the Tables legal in Standard?
Turn the Tables is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Turn the Tables do?
Turn the Tables is an Instant with mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "All combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn is dealt to target attacking creature instead.".