Akoum Firebird
Akoum Firebird is a Mythic Creature — Phoenix from Battle for Zendikar (138) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Akoum Firebird suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Mythic slot. Treat $0.40 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Akoum Firebird from Battle for Zendikar?
Akoum Firebird is a Creature — Phoenix in Battle for Zendikar numbered 138. Mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Akoum Firebird (138) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Phoenix in Battle for Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Akoum Firebird worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Akoum Firebird. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.37; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.36. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Battle for Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 138 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.37 |
| cardmarket | $0.37 |
| foil | $0.40 |
| Normal | $0.36 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Akoum Firebird?
Akoum Firebird is a Mythic printing in Battle for Zendikar. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Akoum Firebird?
Akoum Firebird lists as Creature — Phoenix with keywords Landfall, Flying, Haste. Artist: Chris Rahn. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Akoum Firebird (138) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Phoenix in Battle for Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Akoum Firebird is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Phoenix in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.37; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.36).
- Mana cost {2}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Phoenix 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 $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Akoum Firebird from Battle for Zendikar?
Akoum Firebird is a Mythic Creature — Phoenix from Battle for Zendikar numbered 138 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Akoum Firebird worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Akoum Firebird. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Akoum Firebird?
Akoum Firebird is catalogued as Mythic in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Akoum Firebird legal in Commander or Standard?
Akoum Firebird 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.
Why does Akoum Firebird trade at a premium?
Akoum Firebird 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 Battle for Zendikar.
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