Gather Specimens
Gather Specimens is a Rare Instant from Shards of Alara (45) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Gather Specimens suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Gather Specimens from Shards of Alara?
Gather Specimens is a Instant in Shards of Alara numbered 45. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Gather Specimens (45) 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 Gather Specimens worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.15 for Gather Specimens. Low and high spread runs $4.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.60; foil: $4.15; Normal: $1.48. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 45 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.60 |
| cardmarket | $0.60 |
| foil | $4.15 |
| Normal | $1.48 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Gather Specimens?
Gather Specimens is a Rare 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 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Gather Specimens?
Gather Specimens lists as Instant. Artist: Michael Bruinsma. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Gather Specimens (45) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Gather Specimens is catalogued as Rare Instant in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.60; foil: $4.15; Normal: $1.48).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U}{U} and type line Instant 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 $4.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Gather Specimens from Shards of Alara?
Gather Specimens is a Rare Instant from Shards of Alara numbered 45 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Gather Specimens worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.15 for ungraded Gather Specimens. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Gather Specimens?
Gather Specimens is catalogued as Rare in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Gather Specimens legal in Commander or Standard?
Gather Specimens 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 Gather Specimens near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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