Mind Grind
Gatecrash · #178

Mind Grind

Mind Grind is a Rare Sorcery from Gatecrash (178) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.54 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $8.54
Cardmarket trend €3.17
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Mind Grind suits collectors and players working on Gatecrash who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Mind Grind from Gatecrash?

Mind Grind is a Sorcery in Gatecrash numbered 178. Mana cost {X}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Mind Grind (178) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Mind Grind worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.54 for Mind Grind. Low and high spread runs $8.54 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.17; foil: $8.54; Normal: $4.20. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetGatecrash
Number178
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$8.54
Cardmarket EUR€3.17
cardmarket $3.17
foil $8.54
Normal $4.20

Card stats

ColorsB, U

How collectible is Mind Grind?

Mind Grind is a Rare printing in Gatecrash. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Mind Grind?

Mind Grind lists as Sorcery. Artist: Daarken. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 178 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2013.

Cactaur's take

Mind Grind (178) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Mind Grind is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Gatecrash, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $8.54 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.17; foil: $8.54; Normal: $4.20).
  • Mana cost {X}{U}{B} and type line Sorcery 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 $8.54 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Mind Grind from Gatecrash?

Mind Grind is a Rare Sorcery from Gatecrash numbered 178 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Mind Grind worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.54 for ungraded Mind Grind. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Mind Grind?

Mind Grind is catalogued as Rare in Gatecrash. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Mind Grind legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Mind Grind near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.54. 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.