Splinter's Technique
Splinter's Technique Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Splinter's Technique is $2.03 (TMT #80), and the most expensive is $3.01 (TMT #233, Showcase, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.03, up 12.2% over 7 days, up 20.1% over 30 days, up 18.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.96 (2026).
Splinter's Technique Printings & Prices
Splinter's Technique has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Splinter's Technique: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.40 cash for TMT #233 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMT #233 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | TMT #233 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | TMT #80 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | TMT #80 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | TMT #233 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Splinter's Technique Rules Text & Legality
Sneak {1}{B} (You may cast this spell for {1}{B} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.)
Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.
Splinter's Technique is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Splinter'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
Splinter's Technique has been reprinted 4 times. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reprint cut the price 37% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMT #233 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Showcase | $6.26 | $5.93 | $5.28 | $3.56 |
| TMT #80 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | $6.44 | $5.04 | $4.36 | $2.66 |
| TMT #80 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | $5.56 | $4.38 | $3.49 | $2.05 |
| TMT #233 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Showcase | $5.93 | $4.54 | $4.87 | $2.33 |
TMT #233 Splinter's Technique in Commander
Splinter's Technique is the #6,222 most-played card on EDHREC, up 538 places over the last 30 days.
Splinter's Technique FAQ
How much is Splinter's Technique worth?
Splinter's Technique is worth about $2.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $2.03 to $3.01 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Splinter's Technique legal in Commander?
Yes — Splinter's Technique is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Splinter's Technique been reprinted?
Yes — Splinter's Technique has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Splinter's Technique cheap?
Splinter's Technique trades at about $2.03 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,222 on EDHREC).