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Tavern Swindler
Price history
Tavern Swindler price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Tavern Swindler Price Summary
Tavern Swindler's current headline price is $0.07.
Tavern Swindler Printings & Prices
Tavern Swindler has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Tavern Swindler: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BBD #162 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #124 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #79 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #109 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #162 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #162 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #BBD-162 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SNC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tavern Swindler Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}, Pay 3 life: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, you gain 6 life.
Tavern Swindler is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Tavern Swindler Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 You can't activate Tavern Swindler's ability if your life total is less than 3. You can activate it if your life total is exactly 3, but it's probably a bad idea. You'll lose the game before the ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tavern Swindler has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #BBD-162 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SNC #96 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SNC #96 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M21 #124 | 2020-07-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M21 #124 | 2020-07-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BBD #162 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BBD #162 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| IMA #109 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| IMA #109 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDM #45 | 2014-03-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #BBD-162 
SNC #96 
M21 #124 
IMA #109 
DDM #45 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Tavern Swindler in Commander
Tavern Swindler is the #12,193 most-played card on EDHREC, down 230 places over the last 30 days.
Tavern Swindler FAQ
How much is Tavern Swindler worth?
Tavern Swindler is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Tavern Swindler legal in Commander?
Yes — Tavern Swindler is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Tavern Swindler been reprinted?
Yes — Tavern Swindler has been reprinted 12 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tavern Swindler cheap?
Tavern Swindler trades at about $0.07 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,193 on EDHREC).