High Tide
High Tide is a Common Instant from Fallen Empires (18b) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
High Tide suits collectors and players working on Fallen Empires who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, paupercommander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is High Tide from Fallen Empires?
High Tide is a Instant in Fallen Empires numbered 18b. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. High Tide (18b) is a format-relevant Instant in Fallen Empires with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, paupercommander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is High Tide worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.02 for High Tide. Low and high spread runs $1.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.21; Normal: $1.02. This printing is from Fallen Empires. Collector number 18b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fallen Empires |
|---|---|
| Number | 18b |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.21 |
| cardmarket | $1.21 |
| Normal | $1.02 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is High Tide?
High Tide is a Common printing in Fallen Empires. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fallen Empires. Collector number 18b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1994.
What are the key details for High Tide?
High Tide lists as Instant. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fallen Empires. Collector number 18b distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1994.
Cactaur's take
High Tide (18b) is a format-relevant Instant in Fallen Empires with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, paupercommander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- High Tide is catalogued as Common Instant in Fallen Empires, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.21; Normal: $1.02).
- Mana cost {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: Use $1.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is High Tide from Fallen Empires?
High Tide is a Common Instant from Fallen Empires numbered 18b in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is High Tide worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.02 for ungraded High Tide. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is High Tide?
High Tide is catalogued as Common in Fallen Empires. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is High Tide legal in Commander or Standard?
High Tide shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, paupercommander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy High Tide near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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