Narset of the Ancient Way
Narset of the Ancient Way is a Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Narset from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (278) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{R}{W}. Color identity: R, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.68 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Narset of the Ancient Way suits collectors and players working on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.68 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Narset of the Ancient Way from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Narset of the Ancient Way is a Legendary Planeswalker — Narset in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 278. Mana cost {1}{U}{R}{W}. Color identity: R, U, W. Narset of the Ancient Way (278) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Narset in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Narset of the Ancient Way worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.68 for Narset of the Ancient Way. Low and high spread runs $2.68 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.98; foil: $2.68; Normal: $1.05. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths |
|---|---|
| Number | 278 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.68 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.98 |
| cardmarket | $0.98 |
| foil | $2.68 |
| Normal | $1.05 |
Card stats
| Colors | R, U, W |
|---|
How collectible is Narset of the Ancient Way?
Narset of the Ancient Way is a Mythic printing in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Narset of the Ancient Way?
Narset of the Ancient Way lists as Legendary Planeswalker — Narset. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 278 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Narset of the Ancient Way (278) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Narset in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Narset of the Ancient Way is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Narset in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.68 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.98; foil: $2.68; Normal: $1.05).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{R}{W} and type line Legendary Planeswalker — Narset 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 $2.68 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Narset of the Ancient Way from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Narset of the Ancient Way is a Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Narset from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 278 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Narset of the Ancient Way worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.68 for ungraded Narset of the Ancient Way. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Narset of the Ancient Way?
Narset of the Ancient Way is catalogued as Mythic in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Narset of the Ancient Way legal in Commander or Standard?
Narset of the Ancient Way 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.
Why does Narset of the Ancient Way trade at a premium?
Narset of the Ancient Way combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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