Pulse of the Dross
Pulse of the Dross is a Rare Sorcery from Darksteel (50) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.97 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pulse of the Dross 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 Pulse of the Dross from Darksteel?
Pulse of the Dross is a Sorcery in Darksteel numbered 50. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Pulse of the Dross (50) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel.
What is Pulse of the Dross worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.97 for Pulse of the Dross. Low and high spread runs $0.97 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.97; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Darksteel |
|---|---|
| Number | 50 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.97 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.22 |
| cardmarket | $0.22 |
| foil | $0.97 |
| Normal | $0.32 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Pulse of the Dross?
Pulse of the Dross 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 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Pulse of the Dross?
Pulse of the Dross lists as Sorcery. Artist: Paolo Parente. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Pulse of the Dross (50) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Pulse of the Dross is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.97 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.97; Normal: $0.32).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Sorcery 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 $0.97 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pulse of the Dross from Darksteel?
Pulse of the Dross is a Rare Sorcery from Darksteel numbered 50 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pulse of the Dross worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.97 for ungraded Pulse of the Dross. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pulse of the Dross?
Pulse of the Dross is catalogued as Rare in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pulse of the Dross legal in Commander or Standard?
Pulse of the Dross 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 Pulse of the Dross near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.97. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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