Western Paladin
Western Paladin is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight from Eighth Edition (173★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Western Paladin suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Western Paladin from Eighth Edition?
Western Paladin is a Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight in Eighth Edition numbered 173★. Mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Western Paladin (173★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.
What is Western Paladin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.17 for Western Paladin. Low and high spread runs $5.17 to null. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 173★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.
| Set | Eighth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 173★ |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $5.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Western Paladin?
Western Paladin is a Rare printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 173★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Western Paladin?
Western Paladin lists as Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight. Artist: Carl Critchlow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 173★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Western Paladin (173★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Western Paladin is catalogued as Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.17.
- Mana cost {2}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight 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 $5.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Western Paladin from Eighth Edition?
Western Paladin is a Rare Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Knight from Eighth Edition numbered 173★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Western Paladin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.17 for ungraded Western Paladin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Western Paladin?
Western Paladin is catalogued as Rare in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Western Paladin legal in Commander or Standard?
Western Paladin shows format legality in modern, legacy, 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 Western Paladin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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