Tale's End
PM20Core Set 2020 Promos/#77s/2019RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$8.49
Cardmarket€4.19
ManaPool$6.30
TCGplayer$7.03
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$5.50
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $8.49High $8.49Low $6.49▲ 30.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$7.03TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 0.3%90d▼ 0.6%
90d high
$7.07
90d low
$7.03
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$2.59
Core Set 2020
- Down 0.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $7.07.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
Find foil copies on eBayView on TCGplayerAffiliate. MTGPrices may earn from qualifying eBay and TCGplayer purchases.
Collect
Play
Compare printings (3 priced)
Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target activated ability, triggered ability, or legendary spell.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (5)
wotc12 Jul 2019
Triggered abilities use the word "when," "whenever," or "at." They're often written as "[Trigger condition], [effect]." Some keyword abilities are triggered abilities and will have "when," "whenever," or "at" in their reminder text.
wotc12 Jul 2019
Tale's End can't target an activated or triggered mana ability. An activated mana ability is one that could add mana as it resolves, doesn't have a target, and isn't a loyalty ability. A triggered mana ability is one that could add mana as it resolves and triggers on an activated mana ability.
wotc12 Jul 2019
If you counter a delayed triggered ability that triggered at the beginning of the "next" occurrence of a specified step or phase, that ability won't trigger again the following time that step or phase occurs.
wotc12 Jul 2019
Abilities that create replacement effects, such as a permanent entering the battlefield tapped or with counters on it, can't be targeted. Abilities that apply "as [this creature] enters the battlefield" are also replacement effects and can't be targeted.
wotc12 Jul 2019
Activated abilities are written in the form "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keyword abilities (such as equip) are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder texts, if applicable.
Similar cardsOpen Card Finder →
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
About this card
Tale's End
Tale's End is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $7.03 (down 0.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Tale's End FAQ
How much is Tale's End worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Tale's End is $7.03. It is down 0.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $7.03 to $7.07.
What is the cheapest printing of Tale's End?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2020 at $2.59 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Tale's End?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2020 Promos at $7.03 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Tale's End are there?
Tale's End has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Tale's End first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PM20 #77s, released 2019-07-12.
Is Tale's End legal in Commander?
Yes, Tale's End is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tale's End legal in Modern?
Yes, Tale's End is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Tale's End legal in Standard?
Tale's End is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.