Meltdown

USGUrza's Saga/#203/1998Uncommon◆ Graded data
Colour IDMV 1
Meltdown
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€2.42
ManaPool$1.28
TCGplayer$6.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.85
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.64 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $4.49Low $2.49▼ 44.5%
This printing
SetUSG
Collector #203
Released1998-10-12
Rarityuncommon
ArtistDonato Giancola
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$6.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.9%30d▼ 20.4%90d▼ 49.4%
90d high
$13.52
90d low
$6.25
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 4th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.35
Modern Horizons 3
  • Down 20.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 54% below its 90 day high of $13.52.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (4 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.

USG/#203/nonfoil
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 9.5
$27.00
USD · updated 3d ago · 64 sales
AnyGrade 9
$24.99
USD · updated 3d ago · 64 sales
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Modern Horizons 3MH3 · #282 · 2024-06-14nonfoiluncommon$0.35▲ 9.4%▲ 45.8%
eBay
Modern Horizons 3MH3 · #418 · 2024-06-14nonfoiluncommon$0.46▲ 0.0%▼ 20.7%
eBay
Secret Lair DropSLD · #2296 · 2025-11-17foilrare$4.43▲ 0.0%▲ 0.7%
eBay
Urza's SagaUSG · #203 · 1998-10-12nonfoiluncommon$6.25◆▼ 1.1%▼ 4.9%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Destroy each artifact with mana value X or less.
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Meltdown

Meltdown is a Sorcery, with mana cost {X}{R} (mana value 1). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $6.25 (down 20.4% 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

Meltdown FAQ

How much is Meltdown worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Meltdown is $6.25. It is down 20.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $6.25 to $13.52.
What is the cheapest printing of Meltdown?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Horizons 3 at $0.35 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Meltdown?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Urza's Saga at $6.25 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Meltdown are there?
Meltdown has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Meltdown first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from USG #203, released 1998-10-12.
What is the newest printing of Meltdown?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2296, released 2025-11-17.
Is Meltdown legal in Commander?
Yes, Meltdown is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Meltdown legal in Modern?
Yes, Meltdown is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.