Crackling Perimeter
GTCGatecrash/#88/2013Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.18
TCGplayer$0.21
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
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
$0.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 8.7%30d▼ 12.5%90d▼ 27.6%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.21
Gatecrash
- Down 12.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 28% below its 90 day high of $0.29.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 500% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Tap an untapped Gate you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Card capabilities
Direct damageEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc24 Jan 2013
You can't tap an untapped Gate you control for mana and tap it to activate Crackling Perimeter's ability at the same time. You must choose one or the other.
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About this card
Crackling Perimeter
Crackling Perimeter is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.21 (down 12.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Crackling Perimeter FAQ
How much is Crackling Perimeter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Crackling Perimeter is $0.21. It is down 12.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of Crackling Perimeter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $0.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Crackling Perimeter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #88, released 2013-02-01.
Is there a foil version of Crackling Perimeter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.26 versus $0.21 for nonfoil, which is 500% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Crackling Perimeter legal in Commander?
Yes, Crackling Perimeter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Crackling Perimeter legal in Modern?
Yes, Crackling Perimeter is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Crackling Perimeter legal in Standard?
Crackling Perimeter is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Crackling Perimeter do?
Crackling Perimeter is an Enchantment with mana cost {1}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Tap an untapped Gate you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each opponent.".