Carrier Pigeons
Carrier Pigeons is a Common Creature — Bird from Alliances (1b) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Carrier Pigeons suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Carrier Pigeons from Alliances?
Carrier Pigeons is a Creature — Bird in Alliances numbered 1b. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Carrier Pigeons (1b) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Carrier Pigeons worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.11 for Carrier Pigeons. Low and high spread runs $0.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 1b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 1b |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.11 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Carrier Pigeons?
Carrier Pigeons is a Common printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 1b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Carrier Pigeons?
Carrier Pigeons lists as Creature — Bird with keywords Flying. Artist: Pat Lewis. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 1b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Carrier Pigeons (1b) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Carrier Pigeons is catalogued as Common Creature — Bird in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.11).
- Mana cost {3}{W} and type line Creature — Bird 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 $0.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Carrier Pigeons from Alliances?
Carrier Pigeons is a Common Creature — Bird from Alliances numbered 1b in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Carrier Pigeons worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded Carrier Pigeons. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Carrier Pigeons?
Carrier Pigeons is catalogued as Common in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Carrier Pigeons legal in Commander or Standard?
Carrier Pigeons shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Carrier Pigeons near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.11. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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