Master Decoy
Master Decoy is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Eighth Edition (29) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Master Decoy suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Master Decoy from Eighth Edition?
Master Decoy is a Creature — Human Soldier in Eighth Edition numbered 29. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Master Decoy (29) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.
What is Master Decoy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Master Decoy. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 29 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Eighth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 29 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Master Decoy?
Master Decoy is a Common 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 29 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Master Decoy?
Master Decoy lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Ben Thompson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 29 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Master Decoy (29) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Master Decoy is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Master Decoy from Eighth Edition?
Master Decoy is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Eighth Edition numbered 29 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Master Decoy worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Master Decoy. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Master Decoy?
Master Decoy is catalogued as Common in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Master Decoy legal in Commander or Standard?
Master Decoy shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Master Decoy near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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