Tidal Control
Tidal Control Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tidal Control is $1.02 (ALL #40). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.02, down 3.8% over 7 days, down 1.9% over 30 days, up 5.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.07 (2026).
Tidal Control Printings & Prices
Tidal Control has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Tidal Control: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.52 cash for ALL #40; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ALL #40 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
Tidal Control Rules Text & Legality
Cumulative upkeep {2} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Pay 2 life or {2}: Counter target red or green spell. Any player may activate this ability.
Tidal Control is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tidal Control has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL #40 | 1996-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
ALL #40 Tidal Control in Commander
Tidal Control is the #22,684 most-played card on EDHREC, down 337 places over the last 30 days.
Tidal Control FAQ
How much is Tidal Control worth?
Tidal Control is worth about $1.02 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Tidal Control legal in Commander?
Yes — Tidal Control is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tidal Control been reprinted?
Yes — Tidal Control has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tidal Control cheap?
Tidal Control trades at about $1.02 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,684 on EDHREC).