Ancient Carp
Dragons of Tarkir · #44

Ancient Carp

Ancient Carp is a Common Creature — Fish from Dragons of Tarkir (44) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.04 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.04
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Ancient Carp suits collectors and players working on Dragons of Tarkir who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Ancient Carp from Dragons of Tarkir?

Ancient Carp is a Creature — Fish in Dragons of Tarkir numbered 44. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Ancient Carp (44) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir.

What is Ancient Carp worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.04 for Ancient Carp. Low and high spread runs $0.04 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 44 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDragons of Tarkir
Number44
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.04
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
Normal $0.04

Card stats

ColorsU
Power2

How collectible is Ancient Carp?

Ancient Carp is a Common printing in Dragons of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 44 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Ancient Carp?

Ancient Carp lists as Creature — Fish. Artist: Christopher Burdett This printing is from Dragons of Tarkir. Collector number 44 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2015. Part of the Khans of Tarkir series.

Cactaur's take

Ancient Carp (44) from Dragons of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Ancient Carp is catalogued as Common Creature — Fish in Dragons of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.04 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; Normal: $0.04).
  • Mana cost {4}{U} and type line Creature — Fish 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Ancient Carp from Dragons of Tarkir?

Ancient Carp is a Common Creature — Fish from Dragons of Tarkir numbered 44 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Ancient Carp worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.04 for ungraded Ancient Carp. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Ancient Carp?

Ancient Carp is catalogued as Common in Dragons of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Ancient Carp legal in Commander or Standard?

Ancient Carp shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Ancient Carp near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.04. 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.