Acidic Dagger
MIRMirage/#291/1996Rare◆ Graded data
Reserved listMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.78
ManaPool$0.29
TCGplayer$0.58
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $0.79Low $0.49▲ 14.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.58TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.8%30d▲ 1.8%90d▼ 9.4%
90d high
$0.66
90d low
$0.56
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.58
Mirage
- Up 1.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.66.
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Graded market
Graded card prices
Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 9.5
$39.00
AnyGrade 9
$35.00
AnyGrade 8
$11.00
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : Whenever target creature deals combat damage to a non-Wall creature this turn, destroy that non-Wall creature. When the targeted creature leaves the battlefield this turn, sacrifice this artifact. Activate only before blockers are declared.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc20 Sept 2013
If a turn has multiple combat phases, the ability can only be activated before the beginning of the Declare Blockers Step of the first combat phase in that turn.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Acidic Dagger does not affect the creature if all damage is prevented or redirected.
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About this card
Acidic Dagger
Acidic Dagger is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.58 (up 1.8% over 30 days).
This exact printing has graded market data available further up the page. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.
Frequently asked
Acidic Dagger FAQ
How much is Acidic Dagger worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Acidic Dagger is $0.58. It is up 1.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.56 to $0.66.
What is the cheapest printing of Acidic Dagger?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirage at $0.58 on TCGplayer.
What set was Acidic Dagger first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MIR #291, released 1996-10-08.
Is Acidic Dagger legal in Commander?
Yes, Acidic Dagger is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Acidic Dagger legal in Modern?
Acidic Dagger is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Acidic Dagger legal in Standard?
Acidic Dagger is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Acidic Dagger do?
Acidic Dagger is an Artifact with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "{4}, {T}: Whenever target creature deals combat damage to a non-Wall creature this turn, destroy that non-Wall creature. When the targeted creature leaves the battlefield this turn, sacrifice this artifact. Activate only before blockers are declared.".