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Destructive Tampering
Price history
Destructive Tampering price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Destructive Tampering Price Summary
Destructive Tampering's current headline price is $0.05.
Destructive Tampering Printings & Prices
Destructive Tampering has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Destructive Tampering: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M21 #141 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AER #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M21 #141 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #521 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AER #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #141 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M21 #141 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #521 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GN2 #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #521 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Destructive Tampering Rules Text & Legality
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• Destroy target artifact.
• Creatures without flying can't block this turn.
Destructive Tampering is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Destructive Tampering Rulings
- Jun 23, 2020 Because the effect of Destructive Tampering's second mode doesn't change the characteristics of any permanents, the set of creatures affected by it is constantly updated. Creatures without flying that enter the battlefield later in the turn won't be able to block.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Destructive Tampering has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #521 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #AER-78 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #141 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #141 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| GN2 #38 | 2019-11-15 | Common | Standard |
| AER #78 | 2017-01-20 | Common | Standard |
| AER #78 | 2017-01-20 | Common | Standard |
J22 #521 
PLST #AER-78 
GN2 #38 
AER #78 Destructive Tampering in Commander
Destructive Tampering is the #18,537 most-played card on EDHREC, down 379 places over the last 30 days.
Destructive Tampering FAQ
How much is Destructive Tampering worth?
Destructive Tampering is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Destructive Tampering legal in Commander?
Yes — Destructive Tampering is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Destructive Tampering been reprinted?
Yes — Destructive Tampering has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Destructive Tampering cheap?
Destructive Tampering trades at about $0.05 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,537 on EDHREC).