Puppet Strings
TMPTempest/#304/1997Uncommon◆ Graded data
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.70
ManaPool$0.36
TCGplayer$1.03
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.07 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $1.29Low $0.69▼ 30.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.03TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 2.0%90d▲ 5.1%
90d high
$1.03
90d low
$0.98
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.43
The List
- Up 2.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.03.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
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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
$26.60
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : You may tap or untap target creature.
Card capabilities
Artifact
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
Puppet Strings
Puppet Strings is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.03 (up 2.0% 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
Puppet Strings FAQ
How much is Puppet Strings worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Puppet Strings is $1.03. It is up 2.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.98 to $1.03.
What is the cheapest printing of Puppet Strings?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.43 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Puppet Strings?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $1.03 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Puppet Strings are there?
Puppet Strings has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Puppet Strings first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #304, released 1997-10-14.
What is the newest printing of Puppet Strings?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #TMP-304, released 2024-08-02.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Commander?
Yes, Puppet Strings is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Modern?
Puppet Strings is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.