Old Man of the Sea
Old Man of the Sea is a Rare Creature — Djinn from Arabian Nights (18) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $220.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Old Man of the Sea suits collectors and players working on Arabian Nights who need the Rare slot. Treat $220.29 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Old Man of the Sea from Arabian Nights?
Old Man of the Sea is a Creature — Djinn in Arabian Nights numbered 18. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Old Man of the Sea (18) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Djinn in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Old Man of the Sea worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $220.29 for Old Man of the Sea. Low and high spread runs $220.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $223.01; Normal: $220.29. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Arabian Nights |
|---|---|
| Number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $220.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €223.01 |
| cardmarket | $223.01 |
| Normal | $220.29 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Old Man of the Sea?
Old Man of the Sea is a Rare 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 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Old Man of the Sea?
Old Man of the Sea lists as Creature — Djinn. Artist: Susan Van Camp. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Arabian Nights. Collector number 18 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Old Man of the Sea (18) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Djinn in Arabian Nights. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Old Man of the Sea is catalogued as Rare Creature — Djinn in Arabian Nights, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $220.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $223.01; Normal: $220.29).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Djinn 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 $220.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Old Man of the Sea from Arabian Nights?
Old Man of the Sea is a Rare Creature — Djinn from Arabian Nights numbered 18 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Old Man of the Sea worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $220.29 for ungraded Old Man of the Sea. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Old Man of the Sea?
Old Man of the Sea is catalogued as Rare in Arabian Nights. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Old Man of the Sea legal in Commander or Standard?
Old Man of the Sea shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Old Man of the Sea trade at a premium?
Old Man of the Sea combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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