Sheltering Ancient
Sheltering Ancient is a Uncommon Creature — Treefolk from Coldsnap (121) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sheltering Ancient suits collectors and players working on Coldsnap who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Sheltering Ancient from Coldsnap?
Sheltering Ancient is a Creature — Treefolk in Coldsnap numbered 121. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Sheltering Ancient (121) is a format-relevant Creature — Treefolk in Coldsnap with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Sheltering Ancient worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $7.17 for Sheltering Ancient. Low and high spread runs $7.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.89; foil: $7.17; Normal: $1.56. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 121 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Coldsnap |
|---|---|
| Number | 121 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.89 |
| cardmarket | $0.89 |
| foil | $7.17 |
| Normal | $1.56 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Sheltering Ancient?
Sheltering Ancient is a Uncommon printing in Coldsnap. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 121 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2006.
What are the key details for Sheltering Ancient?
Sheltering Ancient lists as Creature — Treefolk with keywords Trample, Cumulative upkeep. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 121 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sheltering Ancient (121) is a format-relevant Creature — Treefolk in Coldsnap with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Sheltering Ancient is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Treefolk in Coldsnap, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.89; foil: $7.17; Normal: $1.56).
- Mana cost {1}{G} and type line Creature — Treefolk 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 $7.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sheltering Ancient from Coldsnap?
Sheltering Ancient is a Uncommon Creature — Treefolk from Coldsnap numbered 121 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sheltering Ancient worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.17 for ungraded Sheltering Ancient. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sheltering Ancient?
Sheltering Ancient is catalogued as Uncommon in Coldsnap. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sheltering Ancient legal in Commander or Standard?
Sheltering Ancient shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Sheltering Ancient near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $7.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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