Crimson Manticore
Fifth Edition · #217

Crimson Manticore

Crimson Manticore is a Rare Creature — Manticore from Fifth Edition (217) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.27
Cardmarket trend €0.51
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Crimson Manticore suits collectors and players working on Fifth 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 Crimson Manticore from Fifth Edition?

Crimson Manticore is a Creature — Manticore in Fifth Edition numbered 217. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Crimson Manticore (217) is a format-relevant Creature — Manticore in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Crimson Manticore worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Crimson Manticore. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFifth Edition
Number217
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.27
Cardmarket EUR€0.51
cardmarket $0.51
Normal $0.27

Card stats

ColorsR
Power2

How collectible is Crimson Manticore?

Crimson Manticore 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 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Crimson Manticore?

Crimson Manticore lists as Creature — Manticore with keywords Flying. Artist: Roger Raupp. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Crimson Manticore (217) is a format-relevant Creature — Manticore in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Crimson Manticore is catalogued as Rare Creature — Manticore in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; Normal: $0.27).
  • Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Manticore 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 $0.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Crimson Manticore from Fifth Edition?

Crimson Manticore is a Rare Creature — Manticore from Fifth Edition numbered 217 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Crimson Manticore worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Crimson Manticore. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Crimson Manticore?

Crimson Manticore 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 Crimson Manticore legal in Commander or Standard?

Crimson Manticore 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 Crimson Manticore near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.