Diminishing Returns
Diminishing Returns is a Rare Sorcery from Alliances (26) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.22 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Diminishing Returns suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Diminishing Returns from Alliances?
Diminishing Returns is a Sorcery in Alliances numbered 26. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Diminishing Returns (26) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Diminishing Returns worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $16.22 for Diminishing Returns. Low and high spread runs $16.22 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $7.50; Normal: $16.22. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 26 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $16.22 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €7.50 |
| cardmarket | $7.50 |
| Normal | $16.22 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Diminishing Returns?
Diminishing Returns is a Rare printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Diminishing Returns?
Diminishing Returns lists as Sorcery. Artist: Allen Williams. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 26 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.
Cactaur's take
Diminishing Returns (26) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Diminishing Returns is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $16.22 across finishes (cardmarket: $7.50; Normal: $16.22).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Sorcery 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 $16.22 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Diminishing Returns from Alliances?
Diminishing Returns is a Rare Sorcery from Alliances numbered 26 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Diminishing Returns worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $16.22 for ungraded Diminishing Returns. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Diminishing Returns?
Diminishing Returns is catalogued as Rare in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Diminishing Returns legal in Commander or Standard?
Diminishing Returns shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, 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 Diminishing Returns near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $16.22. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
Related cards
- Taste of Paradise — Alliances
- Taste of Paradise — Alliances
- Tornado — Alliances
- Undergrowth — Alliances
- Undergrowth — Alliances
- Whip Vine — Alliances