Suffocation
Suffocation is a Uncommon Instant from Alliances (38) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Suffocation suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Suffocation from Alliances?
Suffocation is a Instant in Alliances numbered 38. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Suffocation (38) is a format-relevant Instant in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Suffocation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Suffocation. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 38 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.15 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.19 |
| cardmarket | $0.19 |
| Normal | $0.15 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Suffocation?
Suffocation is a Uncommon printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Suffocation?
Suffocation lists as Instant. Artist: Allen Williams. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1996.
Cactaur's take
Suffocation (38) is a format-relevant Instant in Alliances with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Suffocation is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.15).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Instant 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 $0.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Suffocation from Alliances?
Suffocation is a Uncommon Instant from Alliances numbered 38 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Suffocation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Suffocation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Suffocation?
Suffocation is catalogued as Uncommon in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Alliances.
Is Suffocation legal in Commander or Standard?
Suffocation shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Suffocation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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