Scalding Tongs
Tempest 307 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 307
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.56
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
"This has nothing to do with what you know and everything to do with what I wish."— Volrath
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Scalding Tongs was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for introducing several mechanics that emphasized direct interaction and board control, fitting into the game's broader tactical evolution during the late nineties.
The card features artwork by Mike Raabe, who was tasked with illustrating the literal interpretation of the item's name. The design reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the era, focusing on the brutal utility of the tool. Upon release, it was regarded as a niche artifact, primarily utilized by players looking for consistent, incremental damage output in specific deck archetypes.
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