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Temper
INSTANT Uncommon
Stronghold EDHREC #29,541
$0.16
+0.0%
7 days
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Temper price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Temper Price Summary
Temper's current headline price is $0.16.
Temper Printings & Prices
1 printings
Temper has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STH #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Temper Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. For each 1 damage prevented this way, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.
""I don't need a plan, just a goal. The rest will follow on its own."
—Gerrard"
Temper 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
Temper Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 The +1/+1 counters do show up at the same time as any unprevented damage, which means they are there before you check for lethal damage.
- Oct 4, 2004 You can make X be larger than the amount of damage, but you only get one counter for each actual point of damage prevented.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Temper has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STH #20 | 1998-03-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
Temper in Commander
Temper is the #29,541 most-played card on EDHREC, down 382 places over the last 30 days.
Temper FAQ
How much is Temper worth?
Temper is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Temper legal in Commander?
Yes — Temper is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Temper been reprinted?
Yes — Temper has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Temper cheap?
Temper trades at about $0.16 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,541 on EDHREC).