Slay
Slay is a Uncommon Instant from Ninth Edition (163) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Slay suits collectors and players working on Ninth Edition who need the Uncommon 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 Slay from Ninth Edition?
Slay is a Instant in Ninth Edition numbered 163. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Slay (163) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Slay worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Slay. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Ninth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 163 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.26 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.26 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Slay?
Slay is a Uncommon printing in Ninth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Slay?
Slay lists as Instant. Artist: Ben Thompson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2005.
Cactaur's take
Slay (163) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Slay is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.26).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Instant 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 Slay from Ninth Edition?
Slay is a Uncommon Instant from Ninth Edition numbered 163 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Slay worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Slay. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Slay?
Slay is catalogued as Uncommon in Ninth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Slay legal in Commander or Standard?
Slay 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 Slay near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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