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Tip the Scales
SORCERY Rare
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander EDHREC #7,956
$0.29
+11.5%
7 days
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Tip the Scales price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.29.
Tip the Scales Price Summary
Tip the Scales's current headline price is $0.29.
Tip the Scales Printings & Prices
2 printings
Tip the Scales has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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Sell Tip the Scales: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDC #69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tip the Scales Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Sacrifice a creature. When you do, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the sacrificed creature's toughness.
""Remember, wait till they're near the top. We don't just want them gone—we want them demoralized."
—Vennra, earthcarver tactician"
Tip the Scales 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
Tip the Scales Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 4, 2025 Use the sacrificed creature’s toughness as it last existed on the battlefield to determine the value of X.
- Apr 4, 2025 You don’t choose which creature to sacrifice until Tip the Scales resolves. You must sacrifice exactly one creature if you control one at that time. Doing so causes a “reflexive” ability to trigger. Players may respond to that ability knowing the value of X.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Tip the Scales has been reprinted 2 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 86% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #69 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| TDC #29 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Tip the Scales in Commander
Tip the Scales is the #7,956 most-played card on EDHREC, up 65 places over the last 30 days.
Tip the Scales FAQ
How much is Tip the Scales worth?
Tip the Scales is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Tip the Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Tip the Scales is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Tip the Scales been reprinted?
Yes — Tip the Scales has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tip the Scales cheap?
Tip the Scales trades at about $0.29 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,956 on EDHREC).