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Tandem Tactics Battle for Zendikar MTG card
BFZ #52 · Art by David Gaillet
BFZ set symbol, CommonBattle for Zendikar#52Common

Tandem Tactics

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TCGplayer market · BFZ #52 nonfoil
$0.05 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−16.7%
EDHREC rank
#26,103 Down 136 in 30 days
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Tandem Tactics Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.05, flat over 7 days, down 16.7% over 30 days, up 25.0% over 90 days.

Tandem Tactics Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Tandem Tactics

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Tandem Tactics in Sealed Products

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Tandem Tactics Printings & Prices

Tandem Tactics has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

BFZ set symbol, CommonBFZ #52
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BBD set symbol, CommonBBD #112
CLU set symbol, CommonCLU #76
JMP set symbol, CommonJMP #135
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #BBD-112

Sell Tandem Tactics: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomBFZ #52Foil
Card KingdomBBD #112Foil
CoolStuffIncBBD #112Foil
Card KingdomBFZ #52Nonfoil
Card KingdomBBD #112Nonfoil
Card KingdomPLST #BBD-112Nonfoil
Card KingdomJMP #135Nonfoil
Card KingdomCLU #76Nonfoil

Tandem Tactics Rules Text & Legality

Tandem Tactics

Up to two target creatures each get +1/+2 until end of turn. You gain 2 life.

In times of infestation and war, Zendikar favors the blades that strike in unison.

Tandem Tactics is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Tandem Tactics Rulings

  • Aug 25, 2015

    You can cast Tandem Tactics with no targets. When it resolves, you’ll gain 2 life. However, if you cast Tandem Tactics with any targets and all of those targets are illegal as it tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t gain 2 life in that case.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Tandem Tactics has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Oct 2, 2015BFZ set symbol, CommonBattle for ZendikarBFZ #52
  • Oct 2, 2015BFZ set symbol, CommonBattle for Zendikar · foilBFZ #52
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, CommonBattlebondBBD #112
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, CommonBattlebond · foilBBD #112
  • Jul 17, 2020JMP set symbol, CommonJumpstartJMP #135
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #BBD-112
  • Feb 23, 2024CLU set symbol, CommonRavnica: Clue EditionCLU #76

Tandem Tactics in Commander

Tandem Tactics is the #26,103 most-played card on EDHREC, down 136 places over the last 30 days.

#26,103 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 136 in 30 days

Tandem Tactics FAQ

How much is Tandem Tactics worth?

Tandem Tactics is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Tandem Tactics legal in Commander?

Yes. Tandem Tactics is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Tandem Tactics been reprinted?

Yes. Tandem Tactics has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Tandem Tactics cheap?

Tandem Tactics trades at about $0.05; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,103 on EDHREC).