Puppet Strings
Puppet Strings Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Puppet Strings is $0.44 (PLST #TMP-304), and the most expensive is $0.98 (TMP #304). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.44, down 2.2% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.30 (2024).
Puppet Strings Printings & Prices
Puppet Strings has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Puppet Strings: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.25 cash for PLST #TMP-304; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | DDE #22 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #TMP-304 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #304 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | DDE #22 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Puppet Strings Rules Text & Legality
{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature.
Puppet Strings is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Puppet Strings has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #TMP-304 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDE #22 | 2010-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TMP #304 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #TMP-304 
DDE #22 
TMP #304 Puppet Strings in Commander
Puppet Strings is the #9,499 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.
Puppet Strings FAQ
How much is Puppet Strings worth?
Puppet Strings is worth about $0.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.44 to $0.98 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Commander?
Yes — Puppet Strings is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Puppet Strings been reprinted?
Yes — Puppet Strings has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Puppet Strings cheap?
Puppet Strings trades at about $0.44 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,499 on EDHREC).