Tranquil Frillback
Tranquil Frillback Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tranquil Frillback is $1.18 (MAT #24), and the most expensive is $4.87 (MAT #204, Showcase, Halo Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.18, down 2.5% over 7 days, down 4.8% over 30 days, down 19.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.30 (2025).
Tranquil Frillback Printings & Prices
Tranquil Frillback has 5 tracked printings across 1 sets, in etched, nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including inverted, extended art and showcase treatments.
Sell Tranquil Frillback: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for MAT #204 (Halo Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MAT #204 | Halo Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #164 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #74 | Nonfoil | $0.85 | $2.49 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #74 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #164 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #24 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #124 | Etched | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | MAT #24 | Foil | $0.50 | $1.99 | 75% |
Tranquil Frillback Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may pay {G} up to three times. When you pay this cost one or more times, choose up to that many —
• Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
• Exile target player's graveyard.
• You gain 4 life.
Tranquil Frillback is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Tranquil Frillback Rulings
- May 12, 2023 Tranquil Frillback's triggered ability goes on the stack with no targets and no modes chosen. As it resolves, you may pay {G} up to three times. That is, you may pay {G}, {G}{G}, {G}{G}{G}, or choose not to pay. If you chose to pay, the second "reflexive" triggered ability will trigger. You'll choose the modes and targets, if any, for that second ability at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tranquil Frillback has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT #204 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Showcase |
| MAT #74 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Showcase |
| MAT #74 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Showcase |
| MAT #24 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Standard |
| MAT #24 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Standard |
| MAT #124 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Inverted |
| MAT #164 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Extended Art |
| MAT #164 | 2023-05-12 | Rare | Extended Art |
MAT #204 Tranquil Frillback in Commander
Tranquil Frillback is the #6,520 most-played card on EDHREC, down 55 places over the last 30 days.
Tranquil Frillback FAQ
How much is Tranquil Frillback worth?
Tranquil Frillback is worth about $1.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.18 to $4.87 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Tranquil Frillback legal in Commander?
Yes — Tranquil Frillback is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Tranquil Frillback been reprinted?
Yes — Tranquil Frillback has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tranquil Frillback cheap?
Tranquil Frillback trades at about $1.18 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,520 on EDHREC).