Malignus
Malignus is a Mythic Creature — Elemental Spirit from Avacyn Restored (148) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $19.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Malignus suits collectors and players working on Avacyn Restored who need the Mythic slot. Treat $19.16 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Malignus from Avacyn Restored?
Malignus is a Creature — Elemental Spirit in Avacyn Restored numbered 148. Mana cost {3}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Malignus (148) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Elemental Spirit in Avacyn Restored. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Malignus worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $19.16 for Malignus. Low and high spread runs $19.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.66; foil: $19.16; Normal: $5.14. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Avacyn Restored |
|---|---|
| Number | 148 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $19.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.66 |
| cardmarket | $4.66 |
| foil | $19.16 |
| Normal | $5.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | * |
How collectible is Malignus?
Malignus is a Mythic printing in Avacyn Restored. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Malignus?
Malignus lists as Creature — Elemental Spirit. Artist: Jung Park. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.
Cactaur's take
Malignus (148) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Elemental Spirit in Avacyn Restored. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Malignus is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Elemental Spirit in Avacyn Restored, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $19.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.66; foil: $19.16; Normal: $5.14).
- Mana cost {3}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Elemental Spirit 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 $19.16 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Malignus from Avacyn Restored?
Malignus is a Mythic Creature — Elemental Spirit from Avacyn Restored numbered 148 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Malignus worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $19.16 for ungraded Malignus. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Malignus?
Malignus is catalogued as Mythic in Avacyn Restored. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Malignus legal in Commander or Standard?
Malignus shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Malignus trade at a premium?
Malignus combines Mythic 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 Avacyn Restored.
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