Shivan Emissary
Shivan Emissary is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Invasion (166) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shivan Emissary suits collectors and players working on Invasion 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 Shivan Emissary from Invasion?
Shivan Emissary is a Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion numbered 166. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Shivan Emissary (166) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shivan Emissary worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.85 for Shivan Emissary. Low and high spread runs $0.85 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.85; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 166 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.85 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Shivan Emissary?
Shivan Emissary is a Uncommon printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Shivan Emissary?
Shivan Emissary lists as Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Kicker. Artist: Paolo Parente. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shivan Emissary (166) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shivan Emissary is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.85 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.85; Normal: $0.16).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Human Wizard 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 $0.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shivan Emissary from Invasion?
Shivan Emissary is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Invasion numbered 166 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shivan Emissary worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded Shivan Emissary. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shivan Emissary?
Shivan Emissary is catalogued as Uncommon in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shivan Emissary legal in Commander or Standard?
Shivan Emissary 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 Shivan Emissary near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.85. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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