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Puppet Strings
ARTIFACT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #9,591
$0.36
-5.3%
7 days
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Puppet Strings price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.36.
Puppet Strings Price Summary
Puppet Strings's current headline price is $0.36.
Puppet Strings Printings & Prices
3 printings
Puppet Strings has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Puppet Strings: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DDE #22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #304 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DDE #22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #TMP-304 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Puppet Strings Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature.
""Have no illusions," Volrath warned Greven, "about free will.""
Puppet Strings is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Puppet Strings has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #TMP-304 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDE #22 | 2010-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TMP #304 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
DDE #22 
TMP #304 Puppet Strings in Commander
Puppet Strings is the #9,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 92 places over the last 30 days.
Puppet Strings FAQ
How much is Puppet Strings worth?
Puppet Strings is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Commander?
Yes — Puppet Strings is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Puppet Strings been reprinted?
Yes — Puppet Strings has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Puppet Strings cheap?
Puppet Strings trades at about $0.36 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,591 on EDHREC).