Coiled Tinviper
Tempest · #279

Coiled Tinviper

Coiled Tinviper is a Common Artifact Creature — Snake from Tempest (279) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.10
Cardmarket trend €0.10
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Coiled Tinviper suits collectors and players working on Tempest 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 Coiled Tinviper from Tempest?

Coiled Tinviper is a Artifact Creature — Snake in Tempest numbered 279. Mana cost {3}. Coiled Tinviper (279) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Coiled Tinviper worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Coiled Tinviper. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetTempest
Number279
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.10
Cardmarket EUR€0.10
cardmarket $0.10
Normal $0.10

Card stats

Power2

How collectible is Coiled Tinviper?

Coiled Tinviper is a Common printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Coiled Tinviper?

Coiled Tinviper lists as Artifact Creature — Snake with keywords First strike. Artist: John Matson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 279 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Coiled Tinviper (279) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Coiled Tinviper is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Snake in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.10).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact Creature — Snake 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 Coiled Tinviper from Tempest?

Coiled Tinviper is a Common Artifact Creature — Snake from Tempest numbered 279 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Coiled Tinviper worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Coiled Tinviper. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Coiled Tinviper?

Coiled Tinviper is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Coiled Tinviper legal in Commander or Standard?

Coiled Tinviper shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Coiled Tinviper near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. 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.