Avalanche
Avalanche is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ice Age (171) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Avalanche suits collectors and players working on Ice Age who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Avalanche from Ice Age?
Avalanche is a Sorcery in Ice Age numbered 171. Mana cost {X}{2}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Avalanche (171) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Avalanche worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Avalanche. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Ice Age |
|---|---|
| Number | 171 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Avalanche?
Avalanche is a Uncommon printing in Ice Age. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1995.
What are the key details for Avalanche?
Avalanche lists as Sorcery. Artist: Brian Snõddy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 171 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1995.
Cactaur's take
Avalanche (171) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Avalanche is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Ice Age, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {X}{2}{R}{R} 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 $0.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Avalanche from Ice Age?
Avalanche is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ice Age numbered 171 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Avalanche worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Avalanche. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Avalanche?
Avalanche is catalogued as Uncommon in Ice Age. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Avalanche legal in Commander or Standard?
Avalanche shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Avalanche near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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