Strongarm Tactics #173 – Onslaught (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Onslaught · Rare

Strongarm Tactics #173 Price

Strongarm Tactics (#173, Rare) from Onslaught is worth $0.38 to $4.98 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €4.34.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $4.98
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €4.34
30-day change: +50.9%
Printings: 2

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Strongarm Tactics prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$4.98	€4.34
Normal	$0.38	€0.46

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Onslaught
Card number: 173
Rarity: Rare
Released: October 7, 2002
Illustrator: Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
Type line: Sorcery
Rules text: Each player discards a card from his or her hand. Then each player who didn't discard a creature card this way loses 4 life.
Flavor text: "If you can't pay your gambling debts, you just might be tomorrow's main attraction at the Grand Coliseum."

Strongarm Tactics: common questions

How much is Strongarm Tactics #173 worth?

Strongarm Tactics (#173, Rare) from Onslaught is worth $0.38 to $4.98 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €4.34.

What set is Strongarm Tactics from?

Strongarm Tactics is card 173 in Onslaught, released October 7, 2002. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt.

Is Strongarm Tactics going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $3.30 (September 5, 2026) to $4.98 (October 3, 2026), a change of +50.9%. The 30-day low was $3.30 and the high $4.98.

How do I check what my Strongarm Tactics is worth?

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