Cut Down
SLZThe Zeta Set/#279/2026CommonFull artReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
No paper retail prices.
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.69TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 27.2%30d▼ 35.3%90d▲ 369.4%
90d high
$3.06
90d low
$0.36
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.69
Dominaria United
- Down 35.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 45% below its 90 day high of $3.06.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 245% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Destroy target creature with total power and toughness 5 or less.
Card capabilities
Creature removalInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc9 Sept 2022
The total power and toughness of a creature is determined by adding its power and toughness. For example, the total power and toughness of a 3/2 creature is 5.
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About this card
Cut Down
Cut Down is an Instant, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1). 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: $1.69 (down 35.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cut Down FAQ
How much is Cut Down worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cut Down is $1.69. It is down 35.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.36 to $3.06.
What is the cheapest printing of Cut Down?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Dominaria United at $1.69 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Cut Down?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Dominaria United at $6.48 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Cut Down are there?
Cut Down has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Cut Down first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DMU #432, released 2022-09-09.
What is the newest printing of Cut Down?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLZ #279, released 2026-09-02.
Is there a foil version of Cut Down?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.83 versus $1.69 for nonfoil, which is 245% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cut Down legal in Commander?
Yes, Cut Down is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.