Scalding Tongs
Scalding Tongs is a Rare Artifact from Tempest (307) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Scalding Tongs suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Scalding Tongs from Tempest?
Scalding Tongs is a Artifact in Tempest numbered 307. Mana cost {2}. Scalding Tongs (307) is a format-relevant Artifact in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone. This printing is from Tempest.
What is Scalding Tongs worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.45 for Scalding Tongs. Low and high spread runs $0.45 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.54; Normal: $0.45. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 307 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 307 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.45 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.54 |
| cardmarket | $0.54 |
| Normal | $0.45 |
How collectible is Scalding Tongs?
Scalding Tongs is a Rare printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 307 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Scalding Tongs?
Scalding Tongs lists as Artifact. Artist: Randy Gallegos. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 307 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Scalding Tongs (307) is a format-relevant Artifact in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Scalding Tongs is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.45 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.54; Normal: $0.45).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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: Use $0.45 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Scalding Tongs from Tempest?
Scalding Tongs is a Rare Artifact from Tempest numbered 307 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Scalding Tongs worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.45 for ungraded Scalding Tongs. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Scalding Tongs?
Scalding Tongs is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Scalding Tongs legal in Commander or Standard?
Scalding Tongs shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Scalding Tongs near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.45. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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