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Tip the Scales
TDC · Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander #69 · Rare · released 2025-04-11
{2}{B}
Sorcery
Sacrifice a creature. When you do, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the sacrificed creature's toughness.
"Remember, wait till they're near the top. We don't just want them gone—we want them demoralized."
—Vennra, earthcarver tactician
Tip the Scales is a rare black sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (2025). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $0.47 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.34
Format legality
Where you can play Tip the Scales in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.27 to $0.47 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander This page | 69 | Rare | $0.47 | — |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 29 | Rare | $0.27 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2025-04-04You don’t choose which creature to sacrifice until Tip the Scales resolves. You must sacrifice exactly one creature if you control one at that time. Doing so causes a “reflexive” ability to trigger. Players may respond to that ability knowing the value of X.
- 2025-04-04Use the sacrificed creature’s toughness as it last existed on the battlefield to determine the value of X.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tip the Scales legal in Commander?
Yes — Tip the Scales is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tip the Scales legal in?
Tip the Scales is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Tip the Scales been printed?
Tip the Scales has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Tip the Scales?
The cheapest printing is Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (#29) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Tip the Scales?
This printing of Tip the Scales was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.