Benalish Emissary
Benalish Emissary is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Invasion (5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Benalish 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 Benalish Emissary from Invasion?
Benalish Emissary is a Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion numbered 5. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: G, W. Benalish Emissary (5) 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 Benalish Emissary worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.16 for Benalish Emissary. Low and high spread runs $1.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.19; foil: $1.16; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Invasion |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.19 |
| cardmarket | $0.19 |
| foil | $1.16 |
| Normal | $0.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Benalish Emissary?
Benalish 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 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Benalish Emissary?
Benalish Emissary lists as Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Kicker. Artist: Randy Gallegos. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Invasion. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Benalish Emissary (5) 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
- Benalish Emissary is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard in Invasion, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.19; foil: $1.16; Normal: $0.21).
- Mana cost {2}{W} 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 $1.16 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Benalish Emissary from Invasion?
Benalish Emissary is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Invasion numbered 5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Benalish Emissary worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.16 for ungraded Benalish Emissary. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Benalish Emissary?
Benalish 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 Benalish Emissary legal in Commander or Standard?
Benalish 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 Benalish Emissary near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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