Quick Answer

Cemetery Tampering is a rare Enchantment from DSC (DSC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cemetery Tampering MTG card

Cemetery Tampering

Enchantment

Card Text

Hideaway 5 (When this enchantment enters, look at the top five cards of your library, exile one face down, then put the rest on the bottom in a random order.) At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill three cards. Then if there are twenty or more cards in your graveyard, you may play the exiled card without paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Taras Susak
Hideaway Mill

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.99
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€0.26
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€0.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cemetery Tampering? Basics

Cemetery Tampering is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hideaway 5 (When this enchantment enters, look at the top five cards of your library, exile one face down, then put the rest on the bottom in a random order.) At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill three cards. Then if there are twenty or more cards in your graveyard, you may play the exiled card without paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Cemetery Tampering cost to cast? Basics

Cemetery Tampering has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Cemetery Tampering's mana cost of {2}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Cemetery Tampering has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Cemetery Tampering's current oracle text is: "Hideaway 5 (When this enchantment enters, look at the top five cards of your library, exile one face down, then put the rest on the bottom in a random order.) At the beginning of your upkeep, you may mill three cards. Then if there are twenty or more cards in your graveyard, you may play the exiled card without paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Cemetery Tampering? Pricing

The current market price for Cemetery Tampering is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Cemetery Tampering? Pricing

You can purchase Cemetery Tampering from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cemetery Tampering in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Modern? Legality

Cemetery Tampering is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cemetery Tampering is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cemetery Tampering is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Legacy? Legality

Cemetery Tampering is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Vintage? Legality

Cemetery Tampering is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Cemetery Tampering legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cemetery Tampering in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Cemetery Tampering from? Details

This printing of Cemetery Tampering is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 135.

Cemetery Tampering may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cemetery Tampering's rarity? Details

Cemetery Tampering is a rare card in DSC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Cemetery Tampering? Details

Cemetery Tampering was illustrated by Taras Susak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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