
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Tidal Control is a rare enchantment from Alliances. Currently $1.04.
Released June 1996 as part of Alliances (expansion set). Click through to Alliances for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Tidal Control is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tidal Control a good MTG investment?
Tidal Control is a rare from Alliances currently at $1.04. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Tidal Control?
Tidal Control from Alliances is currently $1.04 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Tidal Control's mana cost?
Tidal Control's mana cost (casting cost) is 1UU ({1}{U}{U}). See Tidal Control's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Tidal Control?
At $1.04, Tidal Control is a rare with Legal in 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 Tidal Control?
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 Tidal Control good in Commander (EDH)?
Tidal Control is ranked #22231 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Tidal Control legal in?
Tidal Control is tournament-legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Tidal Control going up or down?
At $1.04, daily moves for Tidal Control are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare enchantment; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Tidal Control worth buying?
Tidal Control at $1.04 carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger; fees and condition can swing real cost 10 to 15%.
Tidal Control reprint risk
Tidal Control is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped; the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Tidal Control price history
SpellBook has tracked Tidal Control since its 1996 release in Alliances across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #22231 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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