Tethered Griffin
Tethered Griffin Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tethered Griffin is $1.16 (UDS #21), and the most expensive is $24.64 (UDS #21, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.16, down 3.3% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, down 1.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.66 (2026).
Tethered Griffin Printings & Prices
Tethered Griffin has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Tethered Griffin: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.80 cash for UDS #21 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #21 | Foil | $22.80 | $37.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #21 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #21 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #21 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
Tethered Griffin Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When you control no enchantments, sacrifice this creature.
Tethered Griffin is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Tethered Griffin Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Only checks if you control no enchantments at the time it triggers. It does not check again on resolution. Gaining control of an enchantment before then will not save the Griffin.
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability will trigger if you don’t control an enchantment, even for a brief moment during the resolution of another spell or ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tethered Griffin has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDS #21 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #21 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
UDS #21 Tethered Griffin in Commander
Tethered Griffin is the #27,322 most-played card on EDHREC, down 195 places over the last 30 days.
Tethered Griffin FAQ
How much is Tethered Griffin worth?
Tethered Griffin is worth about $1.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.16 to $24.64 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Tethered Griffin legal in Commander?
Yes — Tethered Griffin is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tethered Griffin been reprinted?
Yes — Tethered Griffin has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tethered Griffin cheap?
Tethered Griffin trades at about $1.16 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,322 on EDHREC).