Pox
Pox is a Rare Sorcery from Fifth Edition (189) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.83 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pox suits collectors and players working on Fifth Edition who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Pox from Fifth Edition?
Pox is a Sorcery in Fifth Edition numbered 189. Mana cost {B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Pox (189) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Pox worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.83 for Pox. Low and high spread runs $5.83 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.88; Normal: $5.83. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 189 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.83 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.88 |
| cardmarket | $2.88 |
| Normal | $5.83 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Pox?
Pox is a Rare printing in Fifth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Pox?
Pox lists as Sorcery. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Pox (189) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Pox is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.83 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.88; Normal: $5.83).
- Mana cost {B}{B}{B} and type line Sorcery 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 $5.83 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pox from Fifth Edition?
Pox is a Rare Sorcery from Fifth Edition numbered 189 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pox worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.83 for ungraded Pox. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pox?
Pox is catalogued as Rare in Fifth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pox legal in Commander or Standard?
Pox shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Pox near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.83. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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