Veteran Swordsmith
Veteran Swordsmith is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora (28) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Veteran Swordsmith suits collectors and players working on Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora 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 Veteran Swordsmith from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora?
Veteran Swordsmith is a Creature — Human Soldier in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora numbered 28. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Veteran Swordsmith (28) from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Veteran Swordsmith worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Veteran Swordsmith. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora |
|---|---|
| Number | 28 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.20 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Veteran Swordsmith?
Veteran Swordsmith is a Common printing in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Veteran Swordsmith?
Veteran Swordsmith lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Michael Komarck. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Veteran Swordsmith (28) from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Veteran Swordsmith is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {2}{W} and type line Creature — Human Soldier 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 Veteran Swordsmith from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora?
Veteran Swordsmith is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora numbered 28 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Veteran Swordsmith worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Veteran Swordsmith. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Veteran Swordsmith?
Veteran Swordsmith is catalogued as Common in Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Veteran Swordsmith legal in Commander or Standard?
Veteran Swordsmith 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 Veteran Swordsmith near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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