Tightening Coils
Battle for Zendikar · #86

Tightening Coils

Tightening Coils is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Battle for Zendikar (86) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.29
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Tightening Coils suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar 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 Tightening Coils from Battle for Zendikar?

Tightening Coils is a Enchantment — Aura in Battle for Zendikar numbered 86. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Tightening Coils (86) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.

What is Tightening Coils worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Tightening Coils. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.03. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBattle for Zendikar
Number86
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.29
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
foil $0.29
Normal $0.03

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Tightening Coils?

Tightening Coils is a Common printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Tightening Coils?

Tightening Coils lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Tyler Jacobson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Tightening Coils (86) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Tightening Coils is catalogued as Common Enchantment — Aura in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.03).
  • Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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 Tightening Coils from Battle for Zendikar?

Tightening Coils is a Common Enchantment — Aura from Battle for Zendikar numbered 86 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Tightening Coils worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Tightening Coils. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Tightening Coils?

Tightening Coils is catalogued as Common in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Tightening Coils legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Tightening Coils near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. 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.