Tectonic Instability
INVInvasion/#173/2000Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
Cardmarket€1.51
ManaPool$1.91
TCGplayer$3.82
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$2.50
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.17 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $4.49Low $1.99▲ 96.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.82TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.6%30d▲ 3.8%90d▲ 7.6%
90d high
$4.05
90d low
$3.54
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$3.82
Invasion
- Up 3.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $4.05.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 12% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Whenever a land enters, tap all lands its controller controls.
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
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Tectonic Instability
Tectonic Instability is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.82 (up 3.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tectonic Instability FAQ
How much is Tectonic Instability worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tectonic Instability is $3.82. It is up 3.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $3.54 to $4.05.
What is the cheapest printing of Tectonic Instability?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Invasion at $3.82 on TCGplayer.
What set was Tectonic Instability first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from INV #173, released 2000-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Tectonic Instability?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.27 versus $3.82 for nonfoil, which is 12% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Tectonic Instability legal in Commander?
Yes, Tectonic Instability is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tectonic Instability legal in Modern?
Tectonic Instability is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tectonic Instability legal in Standard?
Tectonic Instability is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Tectonic Instability do?
Tectonic Instability is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever a land enters, tap all lands its controller controls.".