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Tavern Swindler
BBD · Battlebond #162 · Uncommon · released 2018-06-08
{1}{B}
Creature — Human Rogue
{T}, Pay 3 life: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, you gain 6 life.
Rakdos cultists are her best customers. They never flinch at pain and are seldom good at math.
Tavern Swindler is an uncommon black creature from Battlebond (2018). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2012 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.03 to $0.42 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.07
USD Foil$0.14
Format legality
Where you can play Tavern Swindler in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.03 to $0.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Battlebond at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica | 79 | Uncommon | $0.09 | $0.42 |
| Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska | 45 | Uncommon | $0.13 | — |
| Iconic Masters | 109 | Uncommon | $0.18 | $0.20 |
| Battlebond This page | 162 | Uncommon | $0.07 | $0.14 |
| The List | BBD-162 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
| Core Set 2021 | 124 | Uncommon | $0.26 | $0.03 |
| Streets of New Capenna | 96 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.20 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2017-11-17You can't activate Tavern Swindler's ability if your life total is less than 3. You can activate it if your life total is exactly 3, but it's probably a bad idea. You'll lose the game before the ability resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tavern Swindler legal in Commander?
Yes — Tavern Swindler is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tavern Swindler legal in?
Tavern Swindler is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Tavern Swindler been printed?
Tavern Swindler has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 2012 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Tavern Swindler?
The cheapest printing is Battlebond (#162) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Tavern Swindler?
This printing of Tavern Swindler was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard.