Quick Answer

Torture Chamber is a rare Artifact from TMP (TMP) costing {3}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Torture Chamber MTG card

Torture Chamber

Artifact

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pain counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your end step, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of pain counters on it. {1}, {T}, Remove all pain counters from this artifact: It deals damage to target creature equal to the number of pain counters removed this way.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 TMP TMP 🎨 Thomas Gianni

Market Prices

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$0.44
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$0.49
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€0.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torture Chamber? Basics

Torture Chamber is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pain counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your end step, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of pain counters on it. {1}, {T}, Remove all pain counters from this artifact: It deals damage to target creature equal to the number of pain counters removed this way."

How much mana does Torture Chamber cost to cast? Basics

Torture Chamber 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.

Torture Chamber'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.

Torture Chamber 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.

Torture Chamber's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pain counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your end step, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of pain counters on it. {1}, {T}, Remove all pain counters from this artifact: It deals damage to target creature equal to the number of pain counters removed this way."

What is the current price of Torture Chamber? Pricing

The current market price for Torture Chamber is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Torture Chamber? Pricing

You can purchase Torture Chamber 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 Torture Chamber legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Torture Chamber in Standard is not available.

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

Is Torture Chamber legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Torture Chamber in Modern is not available.

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

Is Torture Chamber legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Torture Chamber 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 Torture Chamber legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Torture Chamber in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Torture Chamber legal in Legacy? Legality

Torture Chamber is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Torture Chamber legal in Vintage? Legality

Torture Chamber 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 Torture Chamber legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Torture Chamber 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 Torture Chamber from? Details

This printing of Torture Chamber is from TMP (TMP), with collector number 313.

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

What is Torture Chamber's rarity? Details

Torture Chamber is a rare card in TMP.

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

Who illustrated Torture Chamber? Details

Torture Chamber was illustrated by Thomas Gianni.

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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