Merchant Ship
Merchant Ship is a Uncommon Creature — Human from Arabian Nights (17) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $48.03 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Merchant Ship suits collectors and players working on Arabian Nights who need the Uncommon slot. Treat $48.03 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Merchant Ship from Arabian Nights?
Merchant Ship is a Creature — Human in Arabian Nights numbered 17. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Merchant Ship (17) is a chase-tier Uncommon Creature — Human in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Merchant Ship worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $48.03 for Merchant Ship. Low and high spread runs $48.03 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $34.27; Normal: $48.03. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Arabian Nights |
|---|---|
| Number | 17 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $48.03 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €34.27 |
| cardmarket | $34.27 |
| Normal | $48.03 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 0 |
How collectible is Merchant Ship?
Merchant Ship is a Uncommon printing in Arabian Nights. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Merchant Ship?
Merchant Ship lists as Creature — Human. Artist: Tom Wänerstrand. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Merchant Ship (17) is a chase-tier Uncommon Creature — Human in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Merchant Ship is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human in Arabian Nights, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $48.03 across finishes (cardmarket: $34.27; Normal: $48.03).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Creature — Human 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 $48.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Merchant Ship from Arabian Nights?
Merchant Ship is a Uncommon Creature — Human from Arabian Nights numbered 17 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Merchant Ship worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $48.03 for ungraded Merchant Ship. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Merchant Ship?
Merchant Ship is catalogued as Uncommon in Arabian Nights. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Merchant Ship legal in Commander or Standard?
Merchant Ship 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.
Why does Merchant Ship trade at a premium?
Merchant Ship combines Uncommon scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Arabian Nights.
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