Blighted Cataract
Battle for Zendikar · #229

Blighted Cataract

Blighted Cataract is a Uncommon Land from Battle for Zendikar (229) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.32
Cardmarket trend €0.08
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Blighted Cataract suits collectors and players working on Battle for Zendikar who need the Uncommon 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 Blighted Cataract from Battle for Zendikar?

Blighted Cataract is a Land in Battle for Zendikar numbered 229. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: U. Blighted Cataract (229) 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 Blighted Cataract worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Blighted Cataract. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.32; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetBattle for Zendikar
Number229
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR€0.08
cardmarket $0.08
foil $0.32
Normal $0.08

How collectible is Blighted Cataract?

Blighted Cataract is a Uncommon 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 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Blighted Cataract?

Blighted Cataract lists as Land. Artist: Vincent Proce. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Battle for Zendikar. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Blighted Cataract (229) from Battle for Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Blighted Cataract is catalogued as Uncommon Land in Battle for Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.32; Normal: $0.08).
  • Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Land 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 Blighted Cataract from Battle for Zendikar?

Blighted Cataract is a Uncommon Land from Battle for Zendikar numbered 229 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Blighted Cataract worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Blighted Cataract. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Blighted Cataract?

Blighted Cataract is catalogued as Uncommon in Battle for Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Blighted Cataract legal in Commander or Standard?

Blighted Cataract 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.

Should I buy Blighted Cataract near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.