Scalding Tongs
~$0.48 TCGplayer
Colorless. Artifact
Tempest #307 · Illustrated by Randy Gallegos
Tempest #307 · Illustrated by Randy GallegosWhat is Scalding Tongs worth?
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Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
"This has nothing to do with what you know and everything to do with what I wish." —Volrath
Format legality
The only printing of Scalding Tongs
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tempest tmp #307· 1997rare· Cardmarket €0.53 | rare | $0.48 | €0.53 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #30,499 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
Rulings (2)
2004-10-04
It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep and does not trigger at all if you have more than three. It checks again on resolution and does not deal damage unless you still have 3 or fewer cards.
2004-10-04
You target one opposing player each time the ability triggers.
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