Sickening Shoal
Sickening Shoal is a Rare Instant — Arcane from Betrayers of Kamigawa (82) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $67.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sickening Shoal suits collectors and players working on Betrayers of Kamigawa who need the Rare slot. Treat $67.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sickening Shoal from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Sickening Shoal is a Instant — Arcane in Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 82. Mana cost {X}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Sickening Shoal (82) is a chase-tier Rare Instant — Arcane in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sickening Shoal worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $67.99 for Sickening Shoal. Low and high spread runs $67.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.53; foil: $67.99; Normal: $14.24. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 82 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Betrayers of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 82 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $67.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.53 |
| cardmarket | $4.53 |
| foil | $67.99 |
| Normal | $14.24 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Sickening Shoal?
Sickening Shoal is a Rare printing in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 82 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sickening Shoal?
Sickening Shoal lists as Instant — Arcane. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 82 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sickening Shoal (82) is a chase-tier Rare Instant — Arcane in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sickening Shoal is catalogued as Rare Instant — Arcane in Betrayers of Kamigawa, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $67.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.53; foil: $67.99; Normal: $14.24).
- Mana cost {X}{B}{B} and type line Instant — Arcane 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 $67.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sickening Shoal from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Sickening Shoal is a Rare Instant — Arcane from Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 82 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sickening Shoal worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $67.99 for ungraded Sickening Shoal. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sickening Shoal?
Sickening Shoal is catalogued as Rare in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sickening Shoal legal in Commander or Standard?
Sickening Shoal 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 Sickening Shoal trade at a premium?
Sickening Shoal combines Rare 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 Betrayers of Kamigawa.
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