Contraband Kingpin
Contraband Kingpin is a Uncommon Creature — Aetherborn Rogue from Kaladesh (177) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.51 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Contraband Kingpin suits collectors and players working on Kaladesh 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 Contraband Kingpin from Kaladesh?
Contraband Kingpin is a Creature — Aetherborn Rogue in Kaladesh numbered 177. Mana cost {U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Contraband Kingpin (177) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Kaladesh.
What is Contraband Kingpin worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.51 for Contraband Kingpin. Low and high spread runs $0.51 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.51; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Kaladesh |
|---|---|
| Number | 177 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.51 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| foil | $0.51 |
| Normal | $0.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Contraband Kingpin?
Contraband Kingpin is a Uncommon printing in Kaladesh. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2016.
What are the key details for Contraband Kingpin?
Contraband Kingpin lists as Creature — Aetherborn Rogue with keywords Lifelink, Scry. Artist: Anna Steinbauer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 177 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Contraband Kingpin (177) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Contraband Kingpin is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Aetherborn Rogue in Kaladesh, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.51 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.51; Normal: $0.21).
- Mana cost {U}{B} and type line Creature — Aetherborn Rogue 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 Contraband Kingpin from Kaladesh?
Contraband Kingpin is a Uncommon Creature — Aetherborn Rogue from Kaladesh numbered 177 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Contraband Kingpin worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.51 for ungraded Contraband Kingpin. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Contraband Kingpin?
Contraband Kingpin is catalogued as Uncommon in Kaladesh. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Contraband Kingpin legal in Commander or Standard?
Contraband Kingpin 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 Contraband Kingpin near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.51. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
Related cards
- Acrobatic Maneuver — Kaladesh
- Consulate Surveillance — Kaladesh
- Subtle Strike — Kaladesh
- Syndicate Trafficker — Kaladesh
- Thriving Rats — Kaladesh
- Tidy Conclusion — Kaladesh