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Scalding Tongs
ARTIFACT Rare
Tempest EDHREC #30,423
$0.54
+3.9%
7 days
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Scalding Tongs price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.54.
Scalding Tongs Price Summary
Scalding Tongs's current headline price is $0.54.
Scalding Tongs Printings & Prices
1 printings
Scalding Tongs has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Scalding Tongs: Buylist Offers
1 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMP #307 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Scalding Tongs Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
""This has nothing to do with what you know and everything to do with what I wish."
—Volrath"
Scalding Tongs 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
Scalding Tongs Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep and does not trigger at all if you have more than three. It checks again on resolution and does not deal damage unless you still have 3 or fewer cards.
- Oct 4, 2004 You target one opposing player each time the ability triggers.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Scalding Tongs has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMP #307 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
Scalding Tongs in Commander
Scalding Tongs is the #30,423 most-played card on EDHREC, down 424 places over the last 30 days.
Scalding Tongs FAQ
How much is Scalding Tongs worth?
Scalding Tongs is worth about $0.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Scalding Tongs legal in Commander?
Yes — Scalding Tongs is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scalding Tongs been reprinted?
Yes — Scalding Tongs has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scalding Tongs cheap?
Scalding Tongs trades at about $0.54 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,423 on EDHREC).