Tempestra, Dame of Games
Legendary Creature — Elemental Illusion
, 
, Sacrifice an artifact: Create a token that's a copy of another target creature you control, except it isn't legendary. It gains haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- R
- Rarity
- rare
- Set
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal
- Price
- $0.30
- EDHREC rank
- #13996
Tempestra, Dame of Games puts a meaningful threat on the board while creating ongoing game-state disruption — the kind of card that demands an answer or snowballs. The ceiling is real, and Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart decks are already running her in nearly 30% of lists for a reason.
Best Commanders
Commanders with the highest synergy
Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart
Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart thrives on repeated game-affecting triggers, and Tempestra, Dame of Games slots directly into that engine — nearly a third of Leonardo lists already run her, the highest inclusion rate of any commander pairing.
Jaws, Relentless Predator
Jaws, Relentless Predator wants pressure that compounds over time, and Tempestra, Dame of Games delivers that through consistent on-board value that rewards an aggressive gameplan.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | not legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Tempestra, Dame of Games is a Commander card first and foremost — the singleton format rewards her unique effect, and the longer game gives her time to generate meaningful value. She's legal in Legacy and Vintage but won't see competitive play there; the formats are too fast and too hostile to five-plus-mana permanents that don't win on the spot. Oathbreaker is the one non-Commander 60-card-adjacent format where she's worth a look, particularly in a shell built around her ability.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.30 bulk tier
At $0.30, Tempestra, Dame of Games is firmly bulk — easy to pick up as a four-of or trade throw-in without any budget concern. Bulk rares with genuine Commander demand can tick up over time, but at current price this is a low-risk include.
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Sources
Mentioned
- Leonardo, the Balance // Michelangelo, the Heart
- Jaws, Relentless Predator
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.