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Tectonic Rift Core Set 2020 MTG card
M20 #161 · Art by John Avon
M20 set symbol, CommonCore Set 2020#161Common

Tectonic Rift

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · M20 #161 nonfoil
$0.04 −20.0% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−33.3%
EDHREC rank
#18,906 Down 38 in 30 days
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Tectonic Rift Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.04, down 20.0% over 7 days, down 33.3% over 30 days, up 33.3% over 90 days.

Tectonic Rift Price History

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Tectonic Rift in Sealed Products

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Tectonic Rift Printings & Prices

Tectonic Rift has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

M20 set symbol, CommonM20 #161
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M19 set symbol, UncommonM19 #162
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #M19-162
M12 set symbol, UncommonM12 #157

Sell Tectonic Rift: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomM12 #157Foil
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CoolStuffIncM12 #157Foil
Card KingdomPLST #M19-162Nonfoil
Card KingdomM20 #161Nonfoil
Card KingdomM19 #162Nonfoil
Card KingdomM12 #157Nonfoil

Tectonic Rift Rules Text & Legality

Tectonic Rift

Destroy target land. Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

"You will kneel before me, even if I have to split the earth under your feet!" —Ash Kronor, Keldon warlord

Tectonic Rift 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
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Tectonic Rift Rulings

  • Jul 12, 2019

    Because it doesn’t modify the characteristics of creatures, Tectonic Rift can affect creatures that enter the battlefield or lose flying after the spell resolves, and it will stop affecting creatures that gain flying.

  • Jul 12, 2019

    If the target land is an illegal target by the time Tectonic Rift tries to resolve, the spell doesn’t resolve. Creatures without flying will be able to block as normal. If the target is legal but not destroyed (most likely because it has indestructible), creatures without flying will be unable to block.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Tectonic Rift has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012M12 #157
  • Jul 15, 2011M12 set symbol, UncommonMagic 2012 · foilM12 #157
  • Jul 13, 2018M19 set symbol, UncommonCore Set 2019M19 #162
  • Jul 13, 2018M19 set symbol, UncommonCore Set 2019 · foilM19 #162
  • Jul 12, 2019M20 set symbol, CommonCore Set 2020 · foilM20 #161
  • Jul 12, 2019M20 set symbol, CommonCore Set 2020M20 #161
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #M19-162

Tectonic Rift in Commander

Tectonic Rift is the #18,906 most-played card on EDHREC, down 38 places over the last 30 days.

#18,906 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 38 in 30 days

Tectonic Rift FAQ

How much is Tectonic Rift worth?

Tectonic Rift is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Tectonic Rift legal in Commander?

Yes. Tectonic Rift is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Tectonic Rift been reprinted?

Yes. Tectonic Rift has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Tectonic Rift cheap?

Tectonic Rift trades at about $0.04; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,906 on EDHREC).