Boiling Seas
Ninth Edition · #178

Boiling Seas

Boiling Seas is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ninth Edition (178) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.78 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.78
Cardmarket trend €0.39
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Boiling Seas suits collectors and players working on Ninth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Boiling Seas from Ninth Edition?

Boiling Seas is a Sorcery in Ninth Edition numbered 178. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Boiling Seas (178) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Ninth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Boiling Seas worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.78 for Boiling Seas. Low and high spread runs $3.78 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.39; Normal: $3.78. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetNinth Edition
Number178
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$3.78
Cardmarket EUR€0.39
cardmarket $0.39
Normal $3.78

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Boiling Seas?

Boiling Seas is a Uncommon printing in Ninth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2005.

What are the key details for Boiling Seas?

Boiling Seas lists as Sorcery. Artist: Tom Wänerstrand. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2005.

Cactaur's take

Boiling Seas (178) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Ninth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Boiling Seas is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.78 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.39; Normal: $3.78).
  • Mana cost {3}{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 $3.78 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Boiling Seas from Ninth Edition?

Boiling Seas is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ninth Edition numbered 178 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Boiling Seas worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.78 for ungraded Boiling Seas. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Boiling Seas?

Boiling Seas 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 Boiling Seas legal in Commander or Standard?

Boiling Seas 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 Boiling Seas near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.78. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.