Choking Tethers
Masters 25 · #48

Choking Tethers

Choking Tethers is a Common Instant from Masters 25 (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.26
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Choking Tethers suits collectors and players working on Masters 25 who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Choking Tethers from Masters 25?

Choking Tethers is a Instant in Masters 25 numbered 48. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Choking Tethers (48) from Masters 25 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Choking Tethers worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Choking Tethers. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMasters 25
Number48
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.26
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
foil $0.26
Normal $0.15

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Choking Tethers?

Choking Tethers is a Common printing in Masters 25. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Choking Tethers?

Choking Tethers lists as Instant with keywords Cycling. Artist: Carl Critchlow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Choking Tethers (48) from Masters 25 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Choking Tethers is catalogued as Common Instant in Masters 25, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.15).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Choking Tethers from Masters 25?

Choking Tethers is a Common Instant from Masters 25 numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Choking Tethers worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Choking Tethers. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Choking Tethers?

Choking Tethers is catalogued as Common in Masters 25. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Choking Tethers legal in Commander or Standard?

Choking Tethers shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Choking Tethers near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.