Esper Battlemage
Shards of Alara · #40

Esper Battlemage

Esper Battlemage is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Human Wizard from Shards of Alara (40) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: B, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.20
Cardmarket trend €0.08
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Esper Battlemage 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 Esper Battlemage from Shards of Alara?

Esper Battlemage is a Artifact Creature — Human Wizard in Shards of Alara numbered 40. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: B, U, W. Esper Battlemage (40) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Esper Battlemage worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Esper Battlemage. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShards of Alara
Number40
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.20
Cardmarket EUR€0.08
cardmarket $0.08
foil $0.20
Normal $0.18

Card stats

ColorsU
Power2

How collectible is Esper Battlemage?

Esper Battlemage 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 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Esper Battlemage?

Esper Battlemage lists as Artifact Creature — Human Wizard. Artist: Matt Cavotta. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 40 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Esper Battlemage (40) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Esper Battlemage is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact Creature — Human Wizard in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Artifact Creature — Human Wizard 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 Esper Battlemage from Shards of Alara?

Esper Battlemage is a Uncommon Artifact Creature — Human Wizard from Shards of Alara numbered 40 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Esper Battlemage worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Esper Battlemage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Esper Battlemage?

Esper Battlemage 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 Esper Battlemage legal in Commander or Standard?

Esper Battlemage 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 Esper Battlemage near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. 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.