Barl's Cage
Barl's Cage is a Rare Artifact from The Dark (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.06 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Barl's Cage suits collectors and players working on The Dark who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Barl's Cage from The Dark?
Barl's Cage is a Artifact in The Dark numbered 96. Mana cost {4}. Barl's Cage (96) is a format-relevant Artifact in The Dark with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Barl's Cage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.06 for Barl's Cage. Low and high spread runs $3.06 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.28; Normal: $3.06. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Dark |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.28 |
| cardmarket | $2.28 |
| Normal | $3.06 |
How collectible is Barl's Cage?
Barl's Cage is a Rare printing in The Dark. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1994.
What are the key details for Barl's Cage?
Barl's Cage lists as Artifact. Artist: Tom Wänerstrand. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Dark. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1994.
Cactaur's take
Barl's Cage (96) is a format-relevant Artifact in The Dark with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Barl's Cage is catalogued as Rare Artifact in The Dark, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $3.06 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.28; Normal: $3.06).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact 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 $3.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Barl's Cage from The Dark?
Barl's Cage is a Rare Artifact from The Dark numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Barl's Cage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.06 for ungraded Barl's Cage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Barl's Cage?
Barl's Cage is catalogued as Rare in The Dark. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Barl's Cage legal in Commander or Standard?
Barl's Cage shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, 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 Barl's Cage near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.06. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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