Dire Tactics
Dire Tactics is a Uncommon Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (183) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Dire Tactics 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 Dire Tactics from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Dire Tactics is a Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 183. Mana cost {W}{B}. Color identity: B, W. Dire Tactics (183) 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 Dire Tactics worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Dire Tactics. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 183 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths |
|---|---|
| Number | 183 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| foil | $0.40 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, W |
|---|
How collectible is Dire Tactics?
Dire Tactics 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 183 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Dire Tactics?
Dire Tactics lists as Instant. Artist: Daarken. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 183 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Dire Tactics (183) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Dire Tactics is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {W}{B} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Dire Tactics from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Dire Tactics is a Uncommon Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 183 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Dire Tactics worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Dire Tactics. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Dire Tactics?
Dire Tactics 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 Dire Tactics legal in Commander or Standard?
Dire Tactics 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 Dire Tactics near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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