Sylvan Messenger
Sylvan Messenger is a Uncommon Creature — Elf from Apocalypse (87) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.64 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sylvan Messenger suits collectors and players working on Apocalypse who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Sylvan Messenger from Apocalypse?
Sylvan Messenger is a Creature — Elf in Apocalypse numbered 87. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Sylvan Messenger (87) from Apocalypse should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Sylvan Messenger worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.64 for Sylvan Messenger. Low and high spread runs $5.64 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.28; foil: $5.64; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Apocalypse |
|---|---|
| Number | 87 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.64 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.28 |
| cardmarket | $0.28 |
| foil | $5.64 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Sylvan Messenger?
Sylvan Messenger is a Uncommon printing in Apocalypse. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Sylvan Messenger?
Sylvan Messenger lists as Creature — Elf with keywords Trample. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Apocalypse. Collector number 87 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sylvan Messenger (87) from Apocalypse should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sylvan Messenger is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Elf in Apocalypse, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.64 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.28; foil: $5.64; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Elf 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 $5.64 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sylvan Messenger from Apocalypse?
Sylvan Messenger is a Uncommon Creature — Elf from Apocalypse numbered 87 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sylvan Messenger worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.64 for ungraded Sylvan Messenger. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sylvan Messenger?
Sylvan Messenger is catalogued as Uncommon in Apocalypse. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sylvan Messenger legal in Commander or Standard?
Sylvan Messenger shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Sylvan Messenger near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.64. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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