Ancient Adamantoise
Ancient Adamantoise is a Mythic Creature — Turtle from Final Fantasy (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ancient Adamantoise suits collectors and players working on Final Fantasy who need the Mythic slot. Treat $6.50 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Ancient Adamantoise from Final Fantasy?
Ancient Adamantoise is a Creature — Turtle in Final Fantasy numbered 172. Mana cost {5}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Ancient Adamantoise (172) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Turtle in Final Fantasy. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Ancient Adamantoise worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.50 for Ancient Adamantoise. Low and high spread runs $6.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.11; foil: $6.50; Normal: $3.47. This printing is from Final Fantasy. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Final Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Number | 172 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.11 |
| cardmarket | $3.11 |
| foil | $6.50 |
| Normal | $3.47 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 |
How collectible is Ancient Adamantoise?
Ancient Adamantoise is a Mythic printing in Final Fantasy. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Final Fantasy. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ancient Adamantoise?
Ancient Adamantoise lists as Creature — Turtle with keywords Vigilance, Treasure, Ward. Artist: Kevin Glint. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Final Fantasy. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ancient Adamantoise (172) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Turtle in Final Fantasy. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Ancient Adamantoise is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Turtle in Final Fantasy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.11; foil: $6.50; Normal: $3.47).
- Mana cost {5}{G}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Turtle 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 $6.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ancient Adamantoise from Final Fantasy?
Ancient Adamantoise is a Mythic Creature — Turtle from Final Fantasy numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ancient Adamantoise worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.50 for ungraded Ancient Adamantoise. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ancient Adamantoise?
Ancient Adamantoise is catalogued as Mythic in Final Fantasy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ancient Adamantoise legal in Commander or Standard?
Ancient Adamantoise 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 Ancient Adamantoise trade at a premium?
Ancient Adamantoise combines Mythic 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 Final Fantasy.
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