Wax // Wane
Wax // Wane is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Invasion (296) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G} // {W}. Color identity: G, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.92 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Wax // Wane 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 Wax // Wane from Invasion?
Wax // Wane is a Instant // Instant in Invasion numbered 296. Mana cost {G} // {W}. Color identity: G, W. Wax // Wane (296) is a format-relevant Instant // Instant in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Wax // Wane worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.92 for Wax // Wane. Low and high spread runs $6.92 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $6.92; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 296 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.92 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| foil | $6.92 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, W |
|---|
How collectible is Wax // Wane?
Wax // Wane is a Uncommon printing in Invasion. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Wax // Wane?
Wax // Wane lists as Instant // Instant. Artist: Ben Thompson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Wax // Wane (296) is a format-relevant Instant // Instant in Invasion with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Wax // Wane is catalogued as Uncommon Instant // Instant in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.92 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $6.92; Normal: $0.25).
- Mana cost {G} // {W} and type line Instant // 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 $6.92 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Wax // Wane from Invasion?
Wax // Wane is a Uncommon Instant // Instant from Invasion numbered 296 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Wax // Wane worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.92 for ungraded Wax // Wane. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Wax // Wane?
Wax // Wane is catalogued as Uncommon in Invasion. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Wax // Wane legal in Commander or Standard?
Wax // Wane 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 Wax // Wane near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.92. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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