Donatello's Technique
Donatello's Technique Price Summary
As of Jul 24, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Donatello's Technique is $0.20 (TMT #39), and the most expensive is $1.04 (TMT #228, Showcase). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, flat over 7 days, down 28.6% over 30 days, down 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.70 (2026).
Donatello's Technique Printings & Prices
Donatello's Technique has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Donatello's Technique: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TMT #228 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TMT #39 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TMT #228 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TMT #39 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Donatello's Technique Rules Text & Legality
Sneak {U} (You may cast this spell for {U} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.)
Draw two cards.
Donatello's Technique is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Donatello's Technique Rulings
- Jan 27, 2026 Although a creature put onto the battlefield this way is attacking, it was never declared as an attacking creature. Abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks won't trigger when that creature enters attacking.
- Jan 27, 2026 If a creature spell's sneak cost was paid, the creature it becomes enters tapped and attacking the same player, planeswalker, or battle as the creature that was returned to its owner's hand to pay its sneak cost. This is a rule specific to sneak; in other cases, when a creature is put onto the battlefield attacking, that creature's controller chooses which player, planeswalker, or battle it's attacking.
- Jan 27, 2026 Spells can only be cast for their sneak costs any time you could play an instant during the declare blockers step on your turn (after your opponent has decided whether to block).
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Donatello's Technique has been reprinted 4 times. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reprint cut the price 40% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMT #39 | 2026-03-06 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.30 | $0.35 | $0.28 | $0.23 |
| TMT #39 | 2026-03-06 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.48 | $0.62 | $0.29 | $0.25 |
| TMT #228 | 2026-03-06 | Uncommon | Showcase | $0.34 | $0.42 | $0.32 | $0.24 |
| TMT #228 | 2026-03-06 | Uncommon | Showcase | $0.52 | $0.43 | $0.45 | $0.29 |
TMT #39 Donatello's Technique in Commander
Donatello's Technique is the #13,062 most-played card on EDHREC, up 897 places over the last 30 days.
Donatello's Technique FAQ
How much is Donatello's Technique worth?
Donatello's Technique is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 24, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $1.04 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Donatello's Technique legal in Commander?
Yes — Donatello's Technique is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Donatello's Technique been reprinted?
Yes — Donatello's Technique has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Donatello's Technique cheap?
Donatello's Technique trades at about $0.20 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,062 on EDHREC).