Giant Mantis
Giant Mantis is a Common Creature — Insect from Battle for Zendikar (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Giant Mantis 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 Giant Mantis from Battle for Zendikar?
Giant Mantis is a Creature — Insect in Battle for Zendikar numbered 173. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Giant Mantis (173) 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 Giant Mantis worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.50 for Giant Mantis. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.50; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Battle for Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.50 |
| Normal | $0.07 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Giant Mantis?
Giant Mantis 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 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Giant Mantis?
Giant Mantis lists as Creature — Insect with keywords Reach. Artist: Lake Hurwitz. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Giant Mantis (173) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Giant Mantis is catalogued as Common Creature — Insect in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.50; Normal: $0.07).
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Insect 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 Giant Mantis from Battle for Zendikar?
Giant Mantis is a Common Creature — Insect from Battle for Zendikar numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Giant Mantis worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded Giant Mantis. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Giant Mantis?
Giant Mantis 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 Giant Mantis legal in Commander or Standard?
Giant Mantis 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 Giant Mantis near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.50. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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