Protomatter Powder
Protomatter Powder is a Uncommon Artifact from Shards of Alara (53) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Protomatter Powder 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 Protomatter Powder from Shards of Alara?
Protomatter Powder is a Artifact in Shards of Alara numbered 53. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U, W. Protomatter Powder (53) 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 Protomatter Powder worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.16 for Protomatter Powder. Low and high spread runs $0.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.16; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shards of Alara |
|---|---|
| Number | 53 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.16 |
| Normal | $0.07 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Protomatter Powder?
Protomatter Powder 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 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Protomatter Powder?
Protomatter Powder lists as Artifact. Artist: Francis Tsai. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Protomatter Powder (53) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Protomatter Powder is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.16; Normal: $0.07).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Protomatter Powder from Shards of Alara?
Protomatter Powder is a Uncommon Artifact from Shards of Alara numbered 53 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Protomatter Powder worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded Protomatter Powder. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Protomatter Powder?
Protomatter Powder 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 Protomatter Powder legal in Commander or Standard?
Protomatter Powder 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 Protomatter Powder near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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