Benthic Explorers
Benthic Explorers is a Common Creature — Merfolk Scout from Alliances (24b) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Benthic Explorers 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 Benthic Explorers from Alliances?
Benthic Explorers is a Creature — Merfolk Scout in Alliances numbered 24b. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Benthic Explorers (24b) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Scout in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Benthic Explorers worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.13 for Benthic Explorers. Low and high spread runs $0.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 24b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 24b |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.13 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Benthic Explorers?
Benthic Explorers is a Common printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 24b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Benthic Explorers?
Benthic Explorers lists as Creature — Merfolk Scout. Artist: Greg Simanson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 24b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Benthic Explorers (24b) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Scout in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Benthic Explorers is catalogued as Common Creature — Merfolk Scout in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; Normal: $0.13).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Merfolk Scout 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 $0.13 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Benthic Explorers from Alliances?
Benthic Explorers is a Common Creature — Merfolk Scout from Alliances numbered 24b in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Benthic Explorers worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded Benthic Explorers. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Benthic Explorers?
Benthic Explorers is catalogued as Common in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Benthic Explorers legal in Commander or Standard?
Benthic Explorers 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 Benthic Explorers near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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