Controvert
Controvert is a Uncommon Instant from Coldsnap (30) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.93 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Controvert 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 Controvert from Coldsnap?
Controvert is a Instant in Coldsnap numbered 30. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Controvert (30) is a format-relevant Instant in Coldsnap with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Controvert worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.93 for Controvert. Low and high spread runs $0.93 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.93; Normal: $0.24. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Coldsnap |
|---|---|
| Number | 30 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.93 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.93 |
| Normal | $0.24 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Controvert?
Controvert is a Uncommon printing in Coldsnap. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2006.
What are the key details for Controvert?
Controvert lists as Instant with keywords Recover. Artist: Joel Thomas. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Coldsnap. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Controvert (30) is a format-relevant Instant in Coldsnap with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Controvert is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Coldsnap, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.93 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.93; Normal: $0.24).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line 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: Use $0.93 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Controvert from Coldsnap?
Controvert is a Uncommon Instant from Coldsnap numbered 30 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Controvert worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.93 for ungraded Controvert. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Controvert?
Controvert is catalogued as Uncommon in Coldsnap. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Coldsnap.
Is Controvert legal in Commander or Standard?
Controvert 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 Controvert near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.93. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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