Spiny Starfish
Spiny Starfish is a Uncommon Creature — Starfish from Alliances (35) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spiny Starfish suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Spiny Starfish from Alliances?
Spiny Starfish is a Creature — Starfish in Alliances numbered 35. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Spiny Starfish (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Starfish in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Spiny Starfish worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Spiny Starfish. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 35 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.22 |
| cardmarket | $0.22 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Spiny Starfish?
Spiny Starfish is a Uncommon printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Spiny Starfish?
Spiny Starfish lists as Creature — Starfish. Artist: Alan Rabinowitz. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 35 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Spiny Starfish (35) is a format-relevant Creature — Starfish in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Spiny Starfish is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Starfish in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Creature — Starfish 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 $0.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Spiny Starfish from Alliances?
Spiny Starfish is a Uncommon Creature — Starfish from Alliances numbered 35 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spiny Starfish worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Spiny Starfish. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spiny Starfish?
Spiny Starfish is catalogued as Uncommon in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Spiny Starfish legal in Commander or Standard?
Spiny Starfish 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 Spiny Starfish near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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