Arcbound Stinger
Darksteel · #103

Arcbound Stinger

Arcbound Stinger is a Common Artifact Creature — Insect from Darksteel (103) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.09 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.09
Cardmarket trend €0.16
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Arcbound Stinger suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Arcbound Stinger from Darksteel?

Arcbound Stinger is a Artifact Creature — Insect in Darksteel numbered 103. Mana cost {2}. Arcbound Stinger (103) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 103 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Arcbound Stinger worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.09 for Arcbound Stinger. Low and high spread runs $1.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $1.09; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 103 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDarksteel
Number103
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.09
Cardmarket EUR€0.16
cardmarket $0.16
foil $1.09
Normal $0.20

Card stats

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How collectible is Arcbound Stinger?

Arcbound Stinger is a Common printing in Darksteel. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 103 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2004.

What are the key details for Arcbound Stinger?

Arcbound Stinger lists as Artifact Creature — Insect with keywords Flying, Modular. Artist: Darrell Riche. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 103 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Arcbound Stinger (103) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Arcbound Stinger is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Insect in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.16; foil: $1.09; Normal: $0.20).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact Creature — Insect 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 $1.09 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Arcbound Stinger from Darksteel?

Arcbound Stinger is a Common Artifact Creature — Insect from Darksteel numbered 103 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Arcbound Stinger worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.09 for ungraded Arcbound Stinger. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Arcbound Stinger?

Arcbound Stinger is catalogued as Common in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Arcbound Stinger legal in Commander or Standard?

Arcbound Stinger 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 Arcbound Stinger near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.09. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.