Formation
Formation is a Rare Instant from Ice Age (25) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.00 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Formation suits collectors and players working on Ice Age who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Formation from Ice Age?
Formation is a Instant in Ice Age numbered 25. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Formation (25) is a format-relevant Instant 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 Formation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.00 for Formation. Low and high spread runs $1.00 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.40; Normal: $1.00. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 25 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Ice Age |
|---|---|
| Number | 25 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.40 |
| cardmarket | $1.40 |
| Normal | $1.00 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Formation?
Formation is a Rare printing in Ice Age. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 25 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1995.
What are the key details for Formation?
Formation lists as Instant. Artist: Ken Meyer, Jr.. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 25 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1995.
Cactaur's take
Formation (25) is a format-relevant Instant in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Formation is catalogued as Rare Instant in Ice Age, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.00 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.40; Normal: $1.00).
- Mana cost {1}{W} 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 $1.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Formation from Ice Age?
Formation is a Rare Instant from Ice Age numbered 25 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Formation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.00 for ungraded Formation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Formation?
Formation is catalogued as Rare in Ice Age. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Formation legal in Commander or Standard?
Formation 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 Formation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.00. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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