Orcish Mechanics
Orcish Mechanics is a Common Creature — Orc from Antiquities (27) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Orcish Mechanics suits collectors and players working on Antiquities 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 Orcish Mechanics from Antiquities?
Orcish Mechanics is a Creature — Orc in Antiquities numbered 27. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Orcish Mechanics (27) from Antiquities should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Antiquities. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Orcish Mechanics worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.43 for Orcish Mechanics. Low and high spread runs $0.43 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.59; Normal: $0.43. This printing is from Antiquities. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Antiquities |
|---|---|
| Number | 27 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.43 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.59 |
| cardmarket | $0.59 |
| Normal | $0.43 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Orcish Mechanics?
Orcish Mechanics is a Common printing in Antiquities. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Antiquities. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1994.
What are the key details for Orcish Mechanics?
Orcish Mechanics lists as Creature — Orc. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Antiquities. Collector number 27 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Orcish Mechanics (27) from Antiquities should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Orcish Mechanics is catalogued as Common Creature — Orc in Antiquities, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.43 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.59; Normal: $0.43).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Orc 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 Orcish Mechanics from Antiquities?
Orcish Mechanics is a Common Creature — Orc from Antiquities numbered 27 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Orcish Mechanics worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.43 for ungraded Orcish Mechanics. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Orcish Mechanics?
Orcish Mechanics is catalogued as Common in Antiquities. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Orcish Mechanics legal in Commander or Standard?
Orcish Mechanics 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 Orcish Mechanics near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.43. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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