Crimson Hellkite
Crimson Hellkite is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Classic Sixth Edition (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}{R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.65 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Crimson Hellkite suits collectors and players working on Classic Sixth 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 Hellkite from Classic Sixth Edition?
Crimson Hellkite is a Creature — Dragon in Classic Sixth Edition numbered 172. Mana cost {6}{R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Crimson Hellkite (172) is a format-relevant Creature — Dragon in Classic Sixth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Crimson Hellkite worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.65 for Crimson Hellkite. Low and high spread runs $0.65 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.01; Normal: $0.65. This printing is from Classic Sixth Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Classic Sixth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 172 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.65 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.01 |
| cardmarket | $1.01 |
| Normal | $0.65 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Crimson Hellkite?
Crimson Hellkite is a Rare printing in Classic Sixth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Classic Sixth Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Crimson Hellkite?
Crimson Hellkite lists as Creature — Dragon with keywords Flying. Artist: Gerry Grace. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Classic Sixth Edition. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Crimson Hellkite (172) is a format-relevant Creature — Dragon in Classic Sixth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Crimson Hellkite is catalogued as Rare Creature — Dragon in Classic Sixth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.65 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.01; Normal: $0.65).
- Mana cost {6}{R}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Dragon 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 $0.65 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Crimson Hellkite from Classic Sixth Edition?
Crimson Hellkite is a Rare Creature — Dragon from Classic Sixth Edition numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Crimson Hellkite worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.65 for ungraded Crimson Hellkite. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Crimson Hellkite?
Crimson Hellkite is catalogued as Rare in Classic Sixth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Crimson Hellkite legal in Commander or Standard?
Crimson Hellkite 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 Hellkite near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.65. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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