Uncle Istvan
Uncle Istvan is a Uncommon Creature — Human from Fourth Edition (165) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Uncle Istvan suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Uncle Istvan from Fourth Edition?
Uncle Istvan is a Creature — Human in Fourth Edition numbered 165. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Uncle Istvan (165) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fourth Edition.
What is Uncle Istvan worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Uncle Istvan. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; Normal: $0.29. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fourth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 165 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.22 |
| cardmarket | $0.22 |
| Normal | $0.29 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Uncle Istvan?
Uncle Istvan is a Uncommon printing in Fourth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Uncle Istvan?
Uncle Istvan lists as Creature — Human. Artist: Daniel Gelon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Uncle Istvan (165) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Uncle Istvan is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; Normal: $0.29).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Human help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Uncle Istvan from Fourth Edition?
Uncle Istvan is a Uncommon Creature — Human from Fourth Edition numbered 165 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Uncle Istvan worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Uncle Istvan. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Uncle Istvan?
Uncle Istvan is catalogued as Uncommon in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Uncle Istvan legal in Commander or Standard?
Uncle Istvan shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Uncle Istvan near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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