Quick Answer

Tail Swipe is a uncommon Instant from DMU (DMU) costing {G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tail Swipe MTG card

Tail Swipe

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Card Text

Choose target creature you control and target creature you don't control. If you cast this spell during your main phase, the creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Then those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Ângelo Bortolini
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Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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€0.21
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tail Swipe? Basics

Tail Swipe is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose target creature you control and target creature you don't control. If you cast this spell during your main phase, the creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Then those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

How much mana does Tail Swipe cost to cast? Basics

Tail Swipe has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Tail Swipe's mana cost of {G} 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.

Tail Swipe has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Tail Swipe's current oracle text is: "Choose target creature you control and target creature you don't control. If you cast this spell during your main phase, the creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Then those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)"

What is the current price of Tail Swipe? Pricing

The current market price for Tail Swipe is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Tail Swipe? Pricing

You can purchase Tail Swipe 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.

Tail Swipe normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.35

Is Tail Swipe legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tail Swipe in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tail Swipe legal in Modern? Legality

Tail Swipe is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tail Swipe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tail Swipe 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 Tail Swipe legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tail Swipe is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tail Swipe legal in Legacy? Legality

Tail Swipe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tail Swipe legal in Vintage? Legality

Tail Swipe 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 Tail Swipe legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tail Swipe 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 Tail Swipe from? Details

This printing of Tail Swipe is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 182.

Tail Swipe may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tail Swipe's rarity? Details

Tail Swipe is a uncommon card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Tail Swipe? Details

Tail Swipe was illustrated by Ângelo Bortolini.

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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