Nine-Lives Familiar
Nine-Lives Familiar is a Rare Creature — Cat from Foundations (385) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $48.85 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Nine-Lives Familiar suits collectors and players working on Foundations who need the Rare slot. Treat $48.85 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Nine-Lives Familiar from Foundations?
Nine-Lives Familiar is a Creature — Cat in Foundations numbered 385. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Nine-Lives Familiar (385) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Cat in Foundations. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Nine-Lives Familiar worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $48.85 for Nine-Lives Familiar. Low and high spread runs $48.85 to null. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 385 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2024.
| Set | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Number | 385 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $48.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $48.85 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Nine-Lives Familiar?
Nine-Lives Familiar is a Rare printing in Foundations. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 385 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Nine-Lives Familiar?
Nine-Lives Familiar lists as Creature — Cat. Artist: Xabi Gaztelua. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 385 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Nine-Lives Familiar (385) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Cat in Foundations. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Nine-Lives Familiar is catalogued as Rare Creature — Cat in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $48.85.
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Cat 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 $48.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Nine-Lives Familiar from Foundations?
Nine-Lives Familiar is a Rare Creature — Cat from Foundations numbered 385 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Nine-Lives Familiar worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $48.85 for ungraded Nine-Lives Familiar. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Nine-Lives Familiar?
Nine-Lives Familiar is catalogued as Rare in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Nine-Lives Familiar legal in Commander or Standard?
Nine-Lives Familiar 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.
Why does Nine-Lives Familiar trade at a premium?
Nine-Lives Familiar combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Foundations.
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