Tower of the Magistrate
Tower of the Magistrate Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tower of the Magistrate is $1.37 (MB2 #242), and the most expensive is $128.90 (MMQ #330, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.37, down 15.4% over 7 days, down 17.5% over 30 days, down 63.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.37 (2024).
Tower of the Magistrate Printings & Prices
Tower of the Magistrate has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Tower of the Magistrate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $90.00 cash for MMQ #330 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #330 | Foil | $90.00 | $179.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #330 | Foil | $85.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #242 | Foil | $6.40 | $15.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #330 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #242 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $1.79 | 75% |
Tower of the Magistrate Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}: Target creature gains protection from artifacts until end of turn.
Tower of the Magistrate is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tower of the Magistrate has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #242 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $3.08 |
| MB2 #242 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $50.06 |
| MMQ #330 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — |
| MMQ #330 | 1999-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #242 
MMQ #330 Tower of the Magistrate in Commander
Tower of the Magistrate is the #10,005 most-played card on EDHREC, up 10 places over the last 30 days.
Tower of the Magistrate FAQ
How much is Tower of the Magistrate worth?
Tower of the Magistrate is worth about $1.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.37 to $128.90 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Tower of the Magistrate legal in Commander?
Yes — Tower of the Magistrate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tower of the Magistrate been reprinted?
Yes — Tower of the Magistrate has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tower of the Magistrate cheap?
Tower of the Magistrate trades at about $1.37 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,005 on EDHREC).