Destructive Tampering
M21Core Set 2021/#141/2020CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.03
TCGplayer$0.03
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.03TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 25.0%30d▼ 25.0%90d▼ 40.0%
90d high
$0.07
90d low
$0.03
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.03
Core Set 2021
- Down 25.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 57% below its 90 day high of $0.07.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (5 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 267% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Choose one —
• Destroy target artifact.
• Creatures without flying can't block this turn.
Card capabilities
Artifact removalSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc23 Jun 2020
Because the effect of Destructive Tampering's second mode doesn't change the characteristics of any permanents, the set of creatures affected by it is constantly updated. Creatures without flying that enter the battlefield later in the turn won't be able to block.
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About this card
Destructive Tampering
Destructive Tampering is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{R} (mana value 3). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.03 (down 25.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Destructive Tampering FAQ
How much is Destructive Tampering worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Destructive Tampering is $0.03. It is down 25.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.03 to $0.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Destructive Tampering?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2021 at $0.03 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Destructive Tampering?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Jumpstart 2022 at $0.38 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Destructive Tampering are there?
Destructive Tampering has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Destructive Tampering first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AER #78, released 2017-01-20.
What is the newest printing of Destructive Tampering?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from J22 #521, released 2022-12-02.
Is there a foil version of Destructive Tampering?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.11 versus $0.03 for nonfoil, which is 267% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Destructive Tampering legal in Commander?
Yes, Destructive Tampering is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.