Needle Storm
Ninth Edition · #259★

Needle Storm

Needle Storm is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ninth Edition (259★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded copies.

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Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Needle Storm 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 Needle Storm from Ninth Edition?

Needle Storm is a Sorcery in Ninth Edition numbered 259★. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Needle Storm (259★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 259★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Needle Storm worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.50 for Needle Storm. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to null. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 259★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2005.

SetNinth Edition
Number259★
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.50
Cardmarket EUR
foil $0.50

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Needle Storm?

Needle Storm 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 259★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Needle Storm?

Needle Storm lists as Sorcery. Artist: Val Mayerik. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 259★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2005.

Cactaur's take

Needle Storm (259★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Needle Storm is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.50.
  • Mana cost {2}{G} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Needle Storm from Ninth Edition?

Needle Storm is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ninth Edition numbered 259★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Needle Storm worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded Needle Storm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Needle Storm?

Needle Storm 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 Needle Storm legal in Commander or Standard?

Needle Storm 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 Needle Storm near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.50. 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.