Quick Answer

Tariff is a rare Sorcery from 6ED (6ED) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tariff MTG card

Tariff

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the greatest mana value unless they pay that creature's mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for greatest, that player chooses one.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

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$0.56
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€0.70
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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tariff? Basics

Tariff is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the greatest mana value unless they pay that creature's mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for greatest, that player chooses one."

How much mana does Tariff cost to cast? Basics

Tariff has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Tariff's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Tariff has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Tariff's current oracle text is: "Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the greatest mana value unless they pay that creature's mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for greatest, that player chooses one."

What is the current price of Tariff? Pricing

The current market price for Tariff is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Tariff? Pricing

You can purchase Tariff 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 Tariff legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tariff in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tariff legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tariff in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tariff legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tariff 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 Tariff legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tariff in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tariff legal in Legacy? Legality

Tariff is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tariff legal in Vintage? Legality

Tariff 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 Tariff legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tariff 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 Tariff from? Details

This printing of Tariff is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 47.

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

What is Tariff's rarity? Details

Tariff is a rare card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Tariff? Details

Tariff was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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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