Squire
Squire is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from The Dark (17) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Squire suits collectors and players working on The Dark 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 Squire from The Dark?
Squire is a Creature — Human Soldier in The Dark numbered 17. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Squire (17) from The Dark should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from The Dark.
What is Squire worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.24 for Squire. Low and high spread runs $0.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.29; Normal: $0.24. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | The Dark |
|---|---|
| Number | 17 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.29 |
| cardmarket | $0.29 |
| Normal | $0.24 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Squire?
Squire is a Common printing in The Dark. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Squire?
Squire lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Dennis Detwiller This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 17 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1994. Mana cost {1}{W}. Converted mana cost 2.
Cactaur's take
Squire (17) from The Dark should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Squire is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Soldier in The Dark, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.29; Normal: $0.24).
- Mana cost {1}{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 Squire from The Dark?
Squire is a Common Creature — Human Soldier from The Dark numbered 17 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Squire worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded Squire. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Squire?
Squire is catalogued as Common in The Dark. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Squire legal in Commander or Standard?
Squire 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 Squire near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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