Quick Answer

Tectonic Split is a rare Enchantment from TLE (TLE) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $3.68 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tectonic Split MTG card

Tectonic Split

Enchantment

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice half the lands you control, rounded up. Hexproof Lands you control have "{T}: Add three mana of any one color."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Mengxuan Li
Hexproof

Market Prices

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$3.68
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TCGPlayer
$3.66
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€5.45
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€4.67
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tectonic Split? Basics

Tectonic Split is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice half the lands you control, rounded up. Hexproof Lands you control have "{T}: Add three mana of any one color.""

How much mana does Tectonic Split cost to cast? Basics

Tectonic Split has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 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.

Tectonic Split's mana cost of {4}{G}{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.

Tectonic Split has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Tectonic Split's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice half the lands you control, rounded up. Hexproof Lands you control have "{T}: Add three mana of any one color.""

What is the current price of Tectonic Split? Pricing

The current market price for Tectonic Split is approximately $3.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.45 EUR.

Where can I buy Tectonic Split? Pricing

You can purchase Tectonic Split 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.

Tectonic Split normal: $3.68 | foil: $3.66

Is Tectonic Split legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tectonic Split in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tectonic Split legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tectonic Split in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tectonic Split legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tectonic Split 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 Tectonic Split legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tectonic Split in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tectonic Split legal in Legacy? Legality

Tectonic Split is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tectonic Split legal in Vintage? Legality

Tectonic Split 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 Tectonic Split legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tectonic Split 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 Tectonic Split from? Details

This printing of Tectonic Split is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 144.

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

What is Tectonic Split's rarity? Details

Tectonic Split is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Tectonic Split? Details

Tectonic Split was illustrated by Mengxuan Li.

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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