Puppet Strings
Magic: The Gathering | Tempest - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 304 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Tempest |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 14 items |
| From | $0.40 |
| Type | Artifact |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MP | $0.40 | 2 | ||
DM | $0.80 | 2 | ||
HP | $0.90 | 1 | ||
LP | $0.99 | 2 | ||
MP | $0.99 | 3 | ||
HP | $0.99 | 2 | ||
MP | $1.00 | 2 |
About Puppet Strings
Puppet Strings from Tempest is currently available from around $0.32. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Card Text
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: You may tap or untap target creature.
Flavor Text
"Have no illusions," Volrath warned Greven, "about free will."
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Puppet Strings worth?
Puppet Strings is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.32 for Tempest. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Puppet Strings has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Commander?
Puppet Strings is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Puppet Strings legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Puppet Strings on the Reserved List?
No. Puppet Strings is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Puppet Strings in-game text?
In game, Puppet Strings is a Artifact with text that starts: "{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature.".
How popular is Puppet Strings in Commander decks?
Puppet Strings ranks #9,499 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Puppet Strings
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Puppet Strings legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.