Persistent Specimen
Persistent Specimen is a Common Creature — Skeleton from Foundations Jumpstart (473) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Persistent Specimen suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart who need the Common 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 Persistent Specimen from Foundations Jumpstart?
Persistent Specimen is a Creature — Skeleton in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 473. Mana cost {B}. Color identity: B. Persistent Specimen (473) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart.
What is Persistent Specimen worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Persistent Specimen. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 473 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Foundations Jumpstart |
|---|---|
| Number | 473 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.32 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.15 |
| cardmarket | $0.15 |
| Normal | $0.32 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Persistent Specimen?
Persistent Specimen is a Common printing in Foundations Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 473 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Persistent Specimen?
Persistent Specimen lists as Creature — Skeleton. Artist: Scott Murphy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 473 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Persistent Specimen (473) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Persistent Specimen is catalogued as Common Creature — Skeleton in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.15; Normal: $0.32).
- Mana cost {B} and type line Creature — Skeleton 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 Persistent Specimen from Foundations Jumpstart?
Persistent Specimen is a Common Creature — Skeleton from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 473 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Persistent Specimen worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Persistent Specimen. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Persistent Specimen?
Persistent Specimen is catalogued as Common in Foundations Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Persistent Specimen legal in Commander or Standard?
Persistent Specimen 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 Persistent Specimen near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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