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Tinker
Price history
Tinker price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.36.
Tinker Price Summary
Tinker's current headline price is $1.36.
Tinker Printings & Prices
Tinker has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Tinker: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #45 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #45 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | V09 #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #176 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #ULG-45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #176 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #jf45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tinker Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact.
Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Tinker is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
Tinker Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Because the "search" requires you to find a card with certain characteristics, you don't have to find the card if you don't want to.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tinker has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEWK #2024a | 2024-10-12 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| PEWK #2024a | 2024-10-12 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| MB2 #176 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| MB2 #176 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| PLST #ULG-45 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| V09 #14 | 2009-08-28 | Mythic | Standard | — |
| WC00 #jf45 | 2000-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ULG #45 | 1999-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| ULG #45 | 1999-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
PEWK #2024a 
PLST #ULG-45 
V09 #14 
WC00 #jf45 
ULG #45 Tinker FAQ
How much is Tinker worth?
Tinker is worth about $1.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Tinker legal in Commander?
No — Tinker is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Tinker been reprinted?
Yes — Tinker has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tinker cheap?
Tinker trades at about $1.36 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.