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Thumbscrews
ARTIFACT Rare
Tempest EDHREC #28,465
$0.31
+3.3%
7 days
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Thumbscrews price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Thumbscrews Price Summary
Thumbscrews's current headline price is $0.31.
Thumbscrews Printings & Prices
1 printings
Thumbscrews has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMP #312 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Thumbscrews Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
""We will start small, I think."
—Volrath"
Thumbscrews 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
Thumbscrews Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep, and if you have 4 or fewer cards in hand it will not trigger. It checks again when it resolves and will not deal damage unless you still have 5 or more cards in hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Thumbscrews has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMP #312 | 1997-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
Thumbscrews in Commander
Thumbscrews is the #28,465 most-played card on EDHREC, down 203 places over the last 30 days.
Thumbscrews FAQ
How much is Thumbscrews worth?
Thumbscrews is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Thumbscrews legal in Commander?
Yes — Thumbscrews is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Thumbscrews been reprinted?
Yes — Thumbscrews has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thumbscrews cheap?
Thumbscrews trades at about $0.31 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,465 on EDHREC).