Earthquake
Earthquake is a Rare Sorcery from Classic Sixth Edition (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.68 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Earthquake suits collectors and players working on Classic Sixth Edition who need the Rare slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Earthquake from Classic Sixth Edition?
Earthquake is a Sorcery in Classic Sixth Edition numbered 173. Mana cost {X}{R}. Color identity: R. Earthquake (173) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Classic Sixth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Earthquake worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.68 for Earthquake. Low and high spread runs $1.68 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.15; Normal: $1.68. This printing is from Classic Sixth Edition. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Classic Sixth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.68 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.15 |
| cardmarket | $1.15 |
| Normal | $1.68 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Earthquake?
Earthquake 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 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Earthquake?
Earthquake lists as Sorcery. Artist: Richard Kane Ferguson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Classic Sixth Edition. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Earthquake (173) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Classic Sixth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Earthquake is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Classic Sixth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.68 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.15; Normal: $1.68).
- Mana cost {X}{R} 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 $1.68 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Earthquake from Classic Sixth Edition?
Earthquake is a Rare Sorcery from Classic Sixth Edition numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Earthquake worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.68 for ungraded Earthquake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Earthquake?
Earthquake 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 Earthquake legal in Commander or Standard?
Earthquake shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, 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 Earthquake near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.68. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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