Scalding Tarn
MM3Modern Masters 2017/#244/2017RareReprint
MV 0
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$49.99
Cardmarket€30.86
ManaPool$34.04
TCGplayer$36.79
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$25.00
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$3.13 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $49.99High $54.99Low $39.99▲ 11.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$36.79TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.9%30d▼ 8.3%90d▼ 11.7%
90d high
$41.65
90d low
$36.11
Paper printings priced
11
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$35.07
Modern Horizons 2
- Down 8.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $41.65.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (11 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 29% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Land
, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for an Island or Mountain card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn is a Land (mana value 0). Printed 11 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $36.79 (down 8.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Scalding Tarn FAQ
How much is Scalding Tarn worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scalding Tarn is $36.79. It is down 8.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $36.11 to $41.65.
What is the cheapest printing of Scalding Tarn?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Horizons 2 at $35.07 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Scalding Tarn?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Special Guests at $449.02 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Scalding Tarn are there?
Scalding Tarn has been printed 11 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Scalding Tarn first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ZEN #223, released 2009-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Scalding Tarn?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SPG #117, released 2025-04-11.
Is there a foil version of Scalding Tarn?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $47.56 versus $36.79 for nonfoil, which is 29% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Scalding Tarn legal in Commander?
Yes, Scalding Tarn is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.