Tribute Mage
Tribute Mage Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tribute Mage is $1.17 (MH1 #73), and the most expensive is $4.11 (MH1 #73, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.17, up 19.4% over 7 days, up 7.3% over 30 days, up 2.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.43 (2025).
Tribute Mage Printings & Prices
Tribute Mage has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil, etched and nonfoil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Tribute Mage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for H1R #10 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 54% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #73 | Foil | $1.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #10 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #10 | Etched | $1.50 | $2.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #73 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MH1-73 | Foil | $1.15 | $2.29 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #73 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH1 #73 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Tribute Mage Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for an artifact card with mana value 2, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Tribute Mage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Tribute Mage Rulings
- Jun 14, 2019 If a card in your library has X in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tribute Mage has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MH1-73 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| H1R #10 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art |
| H1R #10 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art |
| MH1 #73 | 2019-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MH1 #73 | 2019-06-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MH1-73 
H1R #10 
MH1 #73 Tribute Mage in Commander
Tribute Mage is the #2,107 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
Tribute Mage FAQ
How much is Tribute Mage worth?
Tribute Mage is worth about $1.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.17 to $4.11 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Tribute Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Tribute Mage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Tribute Mage been reprinted?
Yes — Tribute Mage has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tribute Mage cheap?
Tribute Mage trades at about $1.17 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.