Trial // Error
Trial // Error is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Commander 2016 (239) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{U} // {U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Trial // Error suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 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 Trial // Error from Commander 2016?
Trial // Error is a Instant // Instant in Commander 2016 numbered 239. Mana cost {W}{U} // {U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Trial // Error (239) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Trial // Error worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.16 for Trial // Error. Low and high spread runs $0.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Commander 2016 |
|---|---|
| Number | 239 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.15 |
| cardmarket | $0.15 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U, W |
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How collectible is Trial // Error?
Trial // Error is a Uncommon printing in Commander 2016. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Trial // Error?
Trial // Error lists as Instant // Instant. Artist: Ron Spears & Wayne Reynolds. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 239 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Trial // Error (239) from Commander 2016 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Trial // Error is catalogued as Uncommon Instant // Instant in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.16).
- Mana cost {W}{U} // {U}{B} and type line Instant // 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 Trial // Error from Commander 2016?
Trial // Error is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Commander 2016 numbered 239 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Trial // Error worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded Trial // Error. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Trial // Error?
Trial // Error is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Trial // Error legal in Commander or Standard?
Trial // Error 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.
Should I buy Trial // Error near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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