Stench of Decay
Stench of Decay is a Common Instant from Alliances (61b) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.08 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Stench of Decay 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 Stench of Decay from Alliances?
Stench of Decay is a Instant in Alliances numbered 61b. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Stench of Decay (61b) is a format-relevant Instant in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Stench of Decay worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.08 for Stench of Decay. Low and high spread runs $0.08 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 61b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Alliances |
|---|---|
| Number | 61b |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.08 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Stench of Decay?
Stench of Decay is a Common printing in Alliances. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 61b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Stench of Decay?
Stench of Decay lists as Instant. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Alliances. Collector number 61b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
Cactaur's take
Stench of Decay (61b) is a format-relevant Instant in Alliances with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Stench of Decay is catalogued as Common Instant in Alliances, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.08 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} 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 $0.08 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Stench of Decay from Alliances?
Stench of Decay is a Common Instant from Alliances numbered 61b in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Stench of Decay worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.08 for ungraded Stench of Decay. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Stench of Decay?
Stench of Decay is catalogued as Common in Alliances. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Stench of Decay legal in Commander or Standard?
Stench of Decay 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 Stench of Decay near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.08. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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