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Grindstone
TMP · Tempest #290 · Rare · released 1997-10-14
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Artifact
{3}, {T}: Target player mills two cards. If two cards that share a color were milled this way, repeat this process.
"Memory is a burden that wears at the soul as weather wears at stone."
—Crovax
Grindstone is a rare artifact from Tempest (1997). It has been printed 8 times across 7 sets, from 1997 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $3.96 to $105.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$13.93
Format legality
Where you can play Grindstone in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $3.96 to $105.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Breaking News at $3.96.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest This page | 290 | Rare | $13.92 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | rb290sb | Rare | $5.97 | — |
| Tempest Remastered | 223 | Mythic | — | — |
| Kaladesh Inventions | 39 | Special | — | $105.69 |
| Magic Online Promos | 62423 | Rare | — | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2023 | 2 | Rare | — | $23.34 |
| Breaking News | 79 | Mythic | — | $64.50 |
| Breaking News | 62 | Mythic | $3.96 | $6.13 |
More from Tempest
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2024-04-12The process can repeat any number of times, as long as two cards that share a color are milled each time.
- 2004-10-04If the two cards are both colorless, then the effect does not repeat. It only repeats if both cards have at least one color and at least one color is shared between them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grindstone legal in Commander?
Yes — Grindstone is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Grindstone legal in?
Grindstone is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Grindstone been printed?
Grindstone has been printed 8 times across 7 sets, from 1997 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Grindstone?
The cheapest printing is Breaking News (#62) at about $3.96.
Who illustrated Grindstone?
This printing of Grindstone was illustrated by Greg Simanson.