Phantasmal Shieldback
Phantasmal Shieldback is a Uncommon Creature — Turtle Illusion from Foundations Jumpstart (8) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Phantasmal Shieldback suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart who need the Uncommon 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 Phantasmal Shieldback from Foundations Jumpstart?
Phantasmal Shieldback is a Creature — Turtle Illusion in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 8. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Phantasmal Shieldback (8) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart.
What is Phantasmal Shieldback worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.33 for Phantasmal Shieldback. Low and high spread runs $0.33 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; Normal: $0.33. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Foundations Jumpstart |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.33 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| Normal | $0.33 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Phantasmal Shieldback?
Phantasmal Shieldback is a Uncommon 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 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Phantasmal Shieldback?
Phantasmal Shieldback lists as Creature — Turtle Illusion. Artist: Daniel Ljunggren. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Phantasmal Shieldback (8) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Phantasmal Shieldback is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Turtle Illusion in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.33 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; Normal: $0.33).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Creature — Turtle Illusion 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 Phantasmal Shieldback from Foundations Jumpstart?
Phantasmal Shieldback is a Uncommon Creature — Turtle Illusion from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 8 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Phantasmal Shieldback worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded Phantasmal Shieldback. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Phantasmal Shieldback?
Phantasmal Shieldback is catalogued as Uncommon in Foundations Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Phantasmal Shieldback legal in Commander or Standard?
Phantasmal Shieldback shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Phantasmal Shieldback near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.33. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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