Unexpected Assistance
Unexpected Assistance is a Common Instant from Lorwyn Eclipsed (80) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Unexpected Assistance suits collectors and players working on Lorwyn Eclipsed 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 Unexpected Assistance from Lorwyn Eclipsed?
Unexpected Assistance is a Instant in Lorwyn Eclipsed numbered 80. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Unexpected Assistance (80) from Lorwyn Eclipsed should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Unexpected Assistance worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Unexpected Assistance. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Lorwyn Eclipsed |
|---|---|
| Number | 80 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Unexpected Assistance?
Unexpected Assistance is a Common printing in Lorwyn Eclipsed. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Unexpected Assistance?
Unexpected Assistance lists as Instant with keywords Convoke. Artist: Gustavo Pelissari. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Collector number 80 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Unexpected Assistance (80) from Lorwyn Eclipsed should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Unexpected Assistance is catalogued as Common Instant in Lorwyn Eclipsed, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.23).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Instant 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 Unexpected Assistance from Lorwyn Eclipsed?
Unexpected Assistance is a Common Instant from Lorwyn Eclipsed numbered 80 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Unexpected Assistance worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Unexpected Assistance. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Unexpected Assistance?
Unexpected Assistance is catalogued as Common in Lorwyn Eclipsed. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Unexpected Assistance legal in Commander or Standard?
Unexpected Assistance shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Unexpected Assistance near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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