Scalding Tongs (307)
TMP · Tempest · rare
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | — |
| EDHREC rank | 30414 |
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
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.56 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.74 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.69 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.25 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.20 | — | — | 2026-09-20 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Traditional | Scalding Tongs |
| French | Pinces brûlantes |
| German | Glühende Zangen |
| Italian | Pinze Incandescenti |
| Japanese | 煮沸ばさみ |
| Korean | Scalding Tongs |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Tenazes Escaldantes |
| Spanish | Tenazas ardientes |