Riptide Chimera
Riptide Chimera Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Riptide Chimera is $0.26 (JOU #48), and the most expensive is $1.49 (JOU #48, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, up 4.0% over 7 days, down 10.3% over 30 days, down 13.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Riptide Chimera Printings & Prices
Riptide Chimera has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Riptide Chimera: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for JOU #48 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JOU #48 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | JOU #48 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #48 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
Riptide Chimera Rules Text & Legality
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, return an enchantment you control to its owner's hand.
Riptide Chimera is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Riptide Chimera Rulings
- Apr 26, 2014 If Riptide Chimera is the only enchantment you control when its ability resolves, you must return it to its owner's hand.
- Apr 26, 2014 If you control no enchantments when Riptide Chimera's ability resolves (perhaps because Riptide Chimera stops being an enchantment for some reason), then nothing happens.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Riptide Chimera has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOU #48 | 2014-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JOU #48 | 2014-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
JOU #48 Riptide Chimera in Commander
Riptide Chimera is the #18,304 most-played card on EDHREC, down 309 places over the last 30 days.
Riptide Chimera FAQ
How much is Riptide Chimera worth?
Riptide Chimera is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.26 to $1.49 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Riptide Chimera legal in Commander?
Yes — Riptide Chimera is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Riptide Chimera been reprinted?
Yes — Riptide Chimera has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riptide Chimera cheap?
Riptide Chimera trades at about $0.26 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,304 on EDHREC).