Thumbscrews
TMPTempest/#312/1997Rare
MV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.44
ManaPool$0.23
TCGplayer$0.31
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.59Low $0.49▼ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.31TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 3.3%90d▼ 8.8%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.30
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Tempest
- Up 3.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more 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
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep, and if you have 4 or fewer cards in hand it will not trigger. It checks again when it resolves and will not deal damage unless you still have 5 or more cards in hand.
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About this card
Thumbscrews
Thumbscrews 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: $0.31 (up 3.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Thumbscrews FAQ
How much is Thumbscrews worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thumbscrews is $0.31. It is up 3.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.30 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Thumbscrews?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tempest at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What set was Thumbscrews first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #312, released 1997-10-14.
Is Thumbscrews legal in Commander?
Yes, Thumbscrews is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thumbscrews legal in Modern?
Thumbscrews is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thumbscrews legal in Standard?
Thumbscrews is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Thumbscrews do?
Thumbscrews is an Artifact with mana cost {2}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.".