Volcanic Upheaval
Volcanic Upheaval is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar (161) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Volcanic Upheaval suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar 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 Volcanic Upheaval from Battle for Zendikar?
Volcanic Upheaval is a Instant in Battle for Zendikar numbered 161. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Volcanic Upheaval (161) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar.
What is Volcanic Upheaval worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Volcanic Upheaval. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.03. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Battle for Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 161 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.28 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.28 |
| Normal | $0.03 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Volcanic Upheaval?
Volcanic Upheaval is a Common printing in Battle for Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Volcanic Upheaval?
Volcanic Upheaval lists as Instant. Artist: Yeong-Hao Han. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Volcanic Upheaval (161) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Volcanic Upheaval is catalogued as Common Instant in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.03).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Instant 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 Volcanic Upheaval from Battle for Zendikar?
Volcanic Upheaval is a Common Instant from Battle for Zendikar numbered 161 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Volcanic Upheaval worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Volcanic Upheaval. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Volcanic Upheaval?
Volcanic Upheaval is catalogued as Common in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Volcanic Upheaval legal in Commander or Standard?
Volcanic Upheaval shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Volcanic Upheaval near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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