Sea Serpent
Sea Serpent is a Common Creature — Serpent from Fourth Edition (98) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sea Serpent suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Common 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 Sea Serpent from Fourth Edition?
Sea Serpent is a Creature — Serpent in Fourth Edition numbered 98. Mana cost {5}{U}. Color identity: U. Sea Serpent (98) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fourth Edition.
What is Sea Serpent worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.13 for Sea Serpent. Low and high spread runs $0.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fourth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 98 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.13 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Sea Serpent?
Sea Serpent is a Common 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 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Sea Serpent?
Sea Serpent lists as Creature — Serpent. Artist: Jeff A. Menges. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Sea Serpent (98) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sea Serpent is catalogued as Common Creature — Serpent in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.13).
- Mana cost {5}{U} and type line Creature — Serpent 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 Sea Serpent from Fourth Edition?
Sea Serpent is a Common Creature — Serpent from Fourth Edition numbered 98 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sea Serpent worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded Sea Serpent. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sea Serpent?
Sea Serpent is catalogued as Common in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sea Serpent legal in Commander or Standard?
Sea Serpent shows format legality in legacy, pauper, 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 Sea Serpent near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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