Spectral Sailor
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · #172

Spectral Sailor

Spectral Sailor is a Uncommon Creature — Spirit Pirate from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (172) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.30
Cardmarket trend €0.12
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Spectral Sailor suits collectors and players working on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 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 Spectral Sailor from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Spectral Sailor is a Creature — Spirit Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 172. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Spectral Sailor (172) from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Spectral Sailor worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Spectral Sailor. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
Number172
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.30
Cardmarket EUR€0.12
cardmarket $0.12
Normal $0.30

Card stats

ColorsU
Power1

How collectible is Spectral Sailor?

Spectral Sailor is a Uncommon printing in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Spectral Sailor?

Spectral Sailor lists as Creature — Spirit Pirate with keywords Flying, Flash. Artist: Cristi Balanescu. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 172 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Spectral Sailor (172) from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Spectral Sailor is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Spirit Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.30).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Creature — Spirit Pirate 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 Spectral Sailor from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Spectral Sailor is a Uncommon Creature — Spirit Pirate from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 172 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Spectral Sailor worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Spectral Sailor. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Spectral Sailor?

Spectral Sailor is catalogued as Uncommon in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Spectral Sailor legal in Commander or Standard?

Spectral Sailor shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Spectral Sailor near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.