Phantasmal Fiend
Phantasmal Fiend is a Common Creature — Illusion from Alliances (57b) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Phantasmal Fiend suits collectors and players working on Alliances who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Phantasmal Fiend from Alliances?
Phantasmal Fiend is a Creature — Illusion in Alliances numbered 57b. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Phantasmal Fiend (57b) from Alliances should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 57b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Phantasmal Fiend worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.12 for Phantasmal Fiend. Low and high spread runs $0.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 57b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 57b |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.12 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| Normal | $0.12 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Phantasmal Fiend?
Phantasmal Fiend is a Common printing in Alliances. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 57b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Phantasmal Fiend?
Phantasmal Fiend lists as Creature — Illusion. Artist: Scott Kirschner. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 57b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Phantasmal Fiend (57b) from Alliances should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Phantasmal Fiend is catalogued as Common Creature — Illusion in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.12).
- Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Illusion 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Phantasmal Fiend from Alliances?
Phantasmal Fiend is a Common Creature — Illusion from Alliances numbered 57b in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Phantasmal Fiend worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded Phantasmal Fiend. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Phantasmal Fiend?
Phantasmal Fiend is catalogued as Common in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Phantasmal Fiend legal in Commander or Standard?
Phantasmal Fiend shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Phantasmal Fiend near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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