Magnifying Glass
Commander 2018 · #208

Magnifying Glass

Magnifying Glass is a Uncommon Artifact from Commander 2018 (208) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.26
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Magnifying Glass suits collectors and players working on Commander 2018 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 Magnifying Glass from Commander 2018?

Magnifying Glass is a Artifact in Commander 2018 numbered 208. Mana cost {3}. Magnifying Glass (208) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Magnifying Glass worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Magnifying Glass. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2018
Number208
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.26
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
Normal $0.26

How collectible is Magnifying Glass?

Magnifying Glass is a Uncommon printing in Commander 2018. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Magnifying Glass?

Magnifying Glass lists as Artifact with keywords Investigate. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2018. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Magnifying Glass (208) from Commander 2018 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Magnifying Glass is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Commander 2018, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.26).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact 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 Magnifying Glass from Commander 2018?

Magnifying Glass is a Uncommon Artifact from Commander 2018 numbered 208 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Magnifying Glass worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Magnifying Glass. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Magnifying Glass?

Magnifying Glass is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander 2018. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Magnifying Glass legal in Commander or Standard?

Magnifying Glass shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Magnifying Glass near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. 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.