Monstrous Step
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths · #166

Monstrous Step

Monstrous Step is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (166) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.20
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Monstrous Step suits collectors and players working on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths who need the Uncommon 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 Monstrous Step from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?

Monstrous Step is a Sorcery in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 166. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Monstrous Step (166) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths.

What is Monstrous Step worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Monstrous Step. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIkoria: Lair of Behemoths
Number166
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.20
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.20
Normal $0.09

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Monstrous Step?

Monstrous Step is a Uncommon printing in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Monstrous Step?

Monstrous Step lists as Sorcery with keywords Cycling. Artist: Chris Seaman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Monstrous Step (166) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Monstrous Step is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.09).
  • Mana cost {4}{G} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Monstrous Step from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?

Monstrous Step is a Uncommon Sorcery from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 166 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Monstrous Step worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Monstrous Step. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Monstrous Step?

Monstrous Step is catalogued as Uncommon in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Monstrous Step legal in Commander or Standard?

Monstrous Step 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 Monstrous Step near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. 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.