Quick Answer

Puppet Strings is a uncommon Artifact from DDE (DDE) costing {3}. Current price: $0.93 USD. Legal in Commander.

Puppet Strings MTG card

Puppet Strings

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature.

"Have no illusions," Volrath warned Greven, "about free will."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDE DDE 🎨 Scott Kirschner

Market Prices

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$0.93
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$0.99
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€0.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puppet Strings? Basics

Puppet Strings is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature."

How much mana does Puppet Strings cost to cast? Basics

Puppet Strings has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Puppet Strings's mana cost of {3} 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.

Puppet Strings 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.

Puppet Strings's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: You may tap or untap target creature."

What is the current price of Puppet Strings? Pricing

The current market price for Puppet Strings is approximately $0.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.67 EUR.

Where can I buy Puppet Strings? Pricing

You can purchase Puppet Strings 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 Puppet Strings legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Puppet Strings in Standard is not available.

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

Is Puppet Strings legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Puppet Strings in Modern is not available.

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

Is Puppet Strings legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Puppet Strings 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 Puppet Strings legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Puppet Strings in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Puppet Strings legal in Legacy? Legality

Puppet Strings is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Puppet Strings legal in Vintage? Legality

Puppet Strings 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 Puppet Strings legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Puppet Strings 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 Puppet Strings from? Details

This printing of Puppet Strings is from DDE (DDE), with collector number 22.

Puppet Strings may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Puppet Strings's rarity? Details

Puppet Strings is a uncommon card in DDE.

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

Who illustrated Puppet Strings? Details

Puppet Strings was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.

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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