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Tempered Steel
ENCHANTMENT Rare
The Brothers' War Commander EDHREC #3,791
$1.20
+2.6%
7 days
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Tempered Steel price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.20.
Tempered Steel Price Summary
Tempered Steel's current headline price is $1.20.
Tempered Steel Printings & Prices
4 printings
Tempered Steel has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including game day promo treatments.
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Sell Tempered Steel: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DCI #62 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #24 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #24 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BRC #76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #34 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #24 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #34 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #34 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tempered Steel Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Artifact creatures you control get +2/+2.
""Death shall prevail as long as our will falls to rust. May necessity anneal our resolve."
—Ghalma the Shaper"
Tempered Steel is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Tempered Steel Rulings
1 most recent
- Aug 7, 2020 Because damage remains marked on a creature until the damage is removed as the turn ends, nonlethal damage dealt to artifact creatures you control may become lethal if Tempered Steel leaves the battlefield during that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Tempered Steel has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRC #76 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #34 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #34 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #24 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #24 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| DCI #62 | 2009-10-31 | Rare | Full Art |
2XM #34 
SOM #24 
DCI #62 Tempered Steel in Commander
Tempered Steel is the #3,791 most-played card on EDHREC, down 155 places over the last 30 days.
Tempered Steel FAQ
How much is Tempered Steel worth?
Tempered Steel is worth about $1.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Tempered Steel legal in Commander?
Yes — Tempered Steel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Tempered Steel been reprinted?
Yes — Tempered Steel has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tempered Steel cheap?
Tempered Steel trades at about $1.20 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.