The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms · #48

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is a Rare Legendary Artifact from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.24
Cardmarket trend €0.15
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep suits collectors and players working on Adventures in the Forgotten Realms who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is a Legendary Artifact in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms numbered 48. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. The Blackstaff of Waterdeep (48) from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.24 for The Blackstaff of Waterdeep. Low and high spread runs $0.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.22. This printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetAdventures in the Forgotten Realms
Number48
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.24
Cardmarket EUR€0.15
cardmarket $0.15
foil $0.24
Normal $0.22

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is a Rare printing in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for The Blackstaff of Waterdeep?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep lists as Legendary Artifact. Artist: Anna Steinbauer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep (48) from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is catalogued as Rare Legendary Artifact in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.22).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Legendary Artifact 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 $0.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is a Rare Legendary Artifact from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded The Blackstaff of Waterdeep. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep is catalogued as Rare in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is The Blackstaff of Waterdeep legal in Commander or Standard?

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy The Blackstaff of Waterdeep near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.24. 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.