Rockcaster Platoon
Rockcaster Platoon is a Uncommon Creature — Rhino Soldier from Shards of Alara (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{W}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Rockcaster Platoon suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara 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 Rockcaster Platoon from Shards of Alara?
Rockcaster Platoon is a Creature — Rhino Soldier in Shards of Alara numbered 23. Mana cost {5}{W}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Rockcaster Platoon (23) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shards of Alara.
What is Rockcaster Platoon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Rockcaster Platoon. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.09 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Rockcaster Platoon?
Rockcaster Platoon is a Uncommon printing in Shards of Alara. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Rockcaster Platoon?
Rockcaster Platoon lists as Creature — Rhino Soldier. Artist: David Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Rockcaster Platoon (23) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Rockcaster Platoon is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Rhino Soldier in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.09).
- Mana cost {5}{W}{W} and type line Creature — Rhino 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 Rockcaster Platoon from Shards of Alara?
Rockcaster Platoon is a Uncommon Creature — Rhino Soldier from Shards of Alara numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Rockcaster Platoon worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Rockcaster Platoon. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Rockcaster Platoon?
Rockcaster Platoon is catalogued as Uncommon in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Rockcaster Platoon legal in Commander or Standard?
Rockcaster Platoon 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 Rockcaster Platoon near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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