Steelshaper Apprentice
Darksteel · #15

Steelshaper Apprentice

Steelshaper Apprentice is a Rare Creature — Human Soldier from Darksteel (15) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.53 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.53
Cardmarket trend €0.32
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

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

What is Steelshaper Apprentice from Darksteel?

Steelshaper Apprentice is a Creature — Human Soldier in Darksteel numbered 15. Mana cost {2}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Steelshaper Apprentice (15) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Steelshaper Apprentice worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.53 for Steelshaper Apprentice. Low and high spread runs $1.53 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.32; foil: $1.53; Normal: $0.63. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDarksteel
Number15
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.53
Cardmarket EUR€0.32
cardmarket $0.32
foil $1.53
Normal $0.63

Card stats

ColorsW
Power1

How collectible is Steelshaper Apprentice?

Steelshaper Apprentice is a Rare printing in Darksteel. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2004.

What are the key details for Steelshaper Apprentice?

Steelshaper Apprentice lists as Creature — Human Soldier. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 15 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Steelshaper Apprentice (15) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Steelshaper Apprentice is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Soldier in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.53 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.32; foil: $1.53; Normal: $0.63).
  • Mana cost {2}{W}{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: Use $1.53 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Steelshaper Apprentice from Darksteel?

Steelshaper Apprentice is a Rare Creature — Human Soldier from Darksteel numbered 15 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Steelshaper Apprentice worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.53 for ungraded Steelshaper Apprentice. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Steelshaper Apprentice?

Steelshaper Apprentice is catalogued as Rare in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Steelshaper Apprentice legal in Commander or Standard?

Steelshaper Apprentice shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Steelshaper Apprentice near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.53. 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.