Scalding Tongs
TMPTempest/#307/1997Rare
MV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.68
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.47
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.32
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.43 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $0.79Low $0.49▲ 61.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.47TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 16.1%90d▼ 2.1%
90d high
$0.56
90d low
$0.47
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.47
Tempest
- Down 16.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 16% below its 90 day high of $0.56.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
Card capabilities
ArtifactDirect damage
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (2)
wotc4 Oct 2004
It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep and does not trigger at all if you have more than three. It checks again on resolution and does not deal damage unless you still have 3 or fewer cards.
wotc4 Oct 2004
You target one opposing player each time the ability triggers.
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About this card
Scalding Tongs
Scalding Tongs is an Artifact, with mana cost {2} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.47 (down 16.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Scalding Tongs FAQ
How much is Scalding Tongs worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scalding Tongs is $0.47. It is down 16.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.47 to $0.56.
What is the cheapest printing of Scalding Tongs?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.47 on TCGplayer.
What set was Scalding Tongs first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #307, released 1997-10-14.
Is Scalding Tongs legal in Commander?
Yes, Scalding Tongs is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scalding Tongs legal in Modern?
Scalding Tongs is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Scalding Tongs legal in Standard?
Scalding Tongs is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Scalding Tongs do?
Scalding Tongs is an Artifact with mana cost {2}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.".