Tar Fiend

Tar Fiend

$0.31

Updated 21h ago
alarare·Creature — Elemental·{5}{B}·Foil $0.50

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

About This Card

Tar Fiend is a rare creature from Shards of Alara. Currently $0.31 ($0.50 foil).

Released October 2008 as part of Shards of Alara (expansion set). Click through to Shards of Alara for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tar Fiend a good MTG investment?

Tar Fiend is a rare from Shards of Alara currently at $0.31. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Tar Fiend?

Tar Fiend from Shards of Alara is currently $0.31 for nonfoil and $0.50 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Tar Fiend's mana cost?

Tar Fiend's mana cost (casting cost) is 5B ({5}{B}). See Tar Fiend's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Tar Fiend?

At $0.31, Tar Fiend is a rare with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Tar Fiend?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Tar Fiend good in Commander (EDH)?

Tar Fiend is ranked #24437 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Tar Fiend legal in?

Tar Fiend is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Is Tar Fiend going up or down?

At $0.31, daily moves for Tar Fiend are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.6x premium at $0.50, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Tar Fiend worth buying?

Tar Fiend is currently priced at $0.31. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Tar Fiend reprint risk

Tar Fiend can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Tar Fiend price history

SpellBook has tracked Tar Fiend since its 2008 release in Shards of Alara across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #24437 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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