Tenderize
| Name | Tenderize |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature an opponent controls. |
| Flavor | "Get back, all ya'll! Stay away from me! I ain't safe, ya hear! Ain't no friend! I'm a monster!" |
| Artist | Jo Cordisco |
| Set | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #133 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Tenderize
Tenderize, Instant, designed by Jo Cordisco first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of € 0.01.
**Tenderize** is best suited for a green midrange or creature-heavy deck—especially one built around large creatures, +1/+1 counters, or fight-damage synergies—since it functions as efficient creature removal by turning your creature’s power into direct damage without requiring it to take damage back (unlike traditional “fight” cards). Decks like Stompy, Gruul Aggro, or Selesnya Counters would benefit most, particularly if they consistently have high-power creatures on board. However, there are generally stronger or more flexible options depending on the format: **Ram Through** is often better because it can deal excess damage to the opponent and may allow your creature to survive; **Blizzard Brawl** (in snow decks) can be more mana-efficient and grants indestructible; **Inscription of Abundance** offers versatility; and **Bushwhack** provides modal utility. Whether Tenderize should see play depends on the format and available alternatives—it's solid in limited or budget builds, but in
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 | TCG Player |  16 uni.
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 | Card Kingdom | 40 uni.
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 | Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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What type of card is Tenderize?
Tenderize is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Tenderize do?
Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to target creature an opponent controls.
How much does Tenderize cost?
Tenderize currently starts at € 0.01. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Tenderize from?
Tenderize was first released in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, illustrated by Jo Cordisco.
Is Tenderize legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Tenderize can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Tenderize?
Cards similar to Tenderize include Infectious Bite, Rocky Rebuke, Giantfall. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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