Sword of Fire and Ice
Sword of Fire and Ice is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel (148) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $66.74 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sword of Fire and Ice suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Rare slot. Treat $66.74 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Sword of Fire and Ice from Darksteel?
Sword of Fire and Ice is a Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel numbered 148. Mana cost {3}. Sword of Fire and Ice (148) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Sword of Fire and Ice worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $66.74 for Sword of Fire and Ice. Low and high spread runs $66.74 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $19.94; foil: $66.74; Normal: $43.51. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Darksteel |
|---|---|
| Number | 148 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $66.74 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €19.94 |
| cardmarket | $19.94 |
| foil | $66.74 |
| Normal | $43.51 |
How collectible is Sword of Fire and Ice?
Sword of Fire and Ice is a Rare printing in Darksteel. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Sword of Fire and Ice?
Sword of Fire and Ice lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Mark Zug. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sword of Fire and Ice (148) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Sword of Fire and Ice is catalogued as Rare Artifact — Equipment in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $66.74 across finishes (cardmarket: $19.94; foil: $66.74; Normal: $43.51).
- Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 $66.74 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sword of Fire and Ice from Darksteel?
Sword of Fire and Ice is a Rare Artifact — Equipment from Darksteel numbered 148 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sword of Fire and Ice worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $66.74 for ungraded Sword of Fire and Ice. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sword of Fire and Ice?
Sword of Fire and Ice is catalogued as Rare in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Sword of Fire and Ice legal in Commander or Standard?
Sword of Fire and Ice shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Sword of Fire and Ice trade at a premium?
Sword of Fire and Ice combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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