Splitting Headache
SHMShadowmoor/#79/2008Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.12
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
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
$0.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 9.1%30d▲ 9.1%90d▲ 20.0%
90d high
$0.12
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
Shadowmoor
- Up 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.12.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 233% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Choose one —
• Target player discards two cards.
• Target player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.
Card capabilities
DiscardSorcery
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
Splitting Headache
Splitting Headache is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{B} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.12 (up 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Splitting Headache FAQ
How much is Splitting Headache worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Splitting Headache is $0.12. It is up 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.12.
What is the cheapest printing of Splitting Headache?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shadowmoor at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Splitting Headache first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SHM #79, released 2008-05-02.
Is there a foil version of Splitting Headache?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.12 for nonfoil, which is 233% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Splitting Headache legal in Commander?
Yes, Splitting Headache is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Splitting Headache legal in Modern?
Yes, Splitting Headache is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Splitting Headache legal in Standard?
Splitting Headache is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Splitting Headache do?
Splitting Headache is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Target player discards two cards. • Target player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.".