Brutal Deceiver
Brutal Deceiver is a Common Creature — Spirit from Champions of Kamigawa (161) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Brutal Deceiver suits collectors and players working on Champions of Kamigawa 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 Brutal Deceiver from Champions of Kamigawa?
Brutal Deceiver is a Creature — Spirit in Champions of Kamigawa numbered 161. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Brutal Deceiver (161) from Champions of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa.
What is Brutal Deceiver worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.50 for Brutal Deceiver. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.50; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Champions of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 161 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.50 |
| Normal | $0.04 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Brutal Deceiver?
Brutal Deceiver is a Common printing in Champions of Kamigawa. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Brutal Deceiver?
Brutal Deceiver lists as Creature — Spirit. Artist: Jon Foster. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Champions of Kamigawa. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Brutal Deceiver (161) from Champions of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Brutal Deceiver is catalogued as Common Creature — Spirit in Champions of Kamigawa, 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: $0.04).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Spirit 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 Brutal Deceiver from Champions of Kamigawa?
Brutal Deceiver is a Common Creature — Spirit from Champions of Kamigawa numbered 161 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Brutal Deceiver worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.50 for ungraded Brutal Deceiver. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Brutal Deceiver?
Brutal Deceiver is catalogued as Common in Champions of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Brutal Deceiver legal in Commander or Standard?
Brutal Deceiver shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, 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 Brutal Deceiver 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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