Thumbscrews
~$0.30 TCGplayer
Colorless. Artifact
Tempest #312 · Illustrated by Charles Gillespie
Tempest #312 · Illustrated by Charles GillespieWhat is Thumbscrews worth?
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Oracle text
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
Format legality
The only printing of Thumbscrews
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tempest tmp #312· 1997rare· Cardmarket €0.33 | rare | $0.30 | €0.33 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #28,624 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Charles Gillespie
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
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.
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