Xenic Poltergeist
Xenic Poltergeist is a Rare Creature — Spirit from Fourth Edition (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.63 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Xenic Poltergeist suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Xenic Poltergeist from Fourth Edition?
Xenic Poltergeist is a Creature — Spirit in Fourth Edition numbered 173. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Xenic Poltergeist (173) is a format-relevant Creature — Spirit in Fourth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Xenic Poltergeist worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.63 for Xenic Poltergeist. Low and high spread runs $0.63 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.63. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fourth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.63 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.48 |
| cardmarket | $0.48 |
| Normal | $0.63 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Xenic Poltergeist?
Xenic Poltergeist is a Rare printing in Fourth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1995.
What are the key details for Xenic Poltergeist?
Xenic Poltergeist lists as Creature — Spirit. Artist: Dan Frazier. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Xenic Poltergeist (173) is a format-relevant Creature — Spirit in Fourth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Xenic Poltergeist is catalogued as Rare Creature — Spirit in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.63 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.63).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Spirit 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: Use $0.63 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Xenic Poltergeist from Fourth Edition?
Xenic Poltergeist is a Rare Creature — Spirit from Fourth Edition numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Xenic Poltergeist worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.63 for ungraded Xenic Poltergeist. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Xenic Poltergeist?
Xenic Poltergeist is catalogued as Rare in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Xenic Poltergeist legal in Commander or Standard?
Xenic Poltergeist shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Xenic Poltergeist near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.63. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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