Metropolis Sprite
Gatecrash · #42

Metropolis Sprite

Metropolis Sprite is a Common Creature — Faerie Rogue from Gatecrash (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

Gatecrash set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legalModern legalLegacy legal
TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Metropolis Sprite suits collectors and players working on Gatecrash 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 Metropolis Sprite from Gatecrash?

Metropolis Sprite is a Creature — Faerie Rogue in Gatecrash numbered 42. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Metropolis Sprite (42) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Metropolis Sprite worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Metropolis Sprite. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetGatecrash
Number42
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.38
Normal $0.05

Card stats

ColorsU
Power1

How collectible is Metropolis Sprite?

Metropolis Sprite is a Common printing in Gatecrash. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Metropolis Sprite?

Metropolis Sprite lists as Creature — Faerie Rogue with keywords Flying. Artist: Scott Chou. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Gatecrash. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Metropolis Sprite (42) from Gatecrash should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Metropolis Sprite is catalogued as Common Creature — Faerie Rogue in Gatecrash, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.05).
  • Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Faerie Rogue 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 Metropolis Sprite from Gatecrash?

Metropolis Sprite is a Common Creature — Faerie Rogue from Gatecrash numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Metropolis Sprite worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Metropolis Sprite. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Metropolis Sprite?

Metropolis Sprite is catalogued as Common in Gatecrash. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Metropolis Sprite legal in Commander or Standard?

Metropolis Sprite shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Metropolis Sprite near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. 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.