Contest of Claws
Contest of Claws is a Rare Sorcery from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (24) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.55 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Contest of Claws suits collectors and players working on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Contest of Claws from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?
Contest of Claws is a Sorcery in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 24. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Contest of Claws (24) is a format-relevant Sorcery in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Contest of Claws worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.55 for Contest of Claws. Low and high spread runs $4.55 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.48; foil: $4.55; Normal: $3.02. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 24 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.55 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.48 |
| cardmarket | $2.48 |
| foil | $4.55 |
| Normal | $3.02 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Contest of Claws?
Contest of Claws is a Rare printing in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Contest of Claws?
Contest of Claws lists as Sorcery with keywords Discover. 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 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Contest of Claws (24) is a format-relevant Sorcery in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Contest of Claws is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.55 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.48; foil: $4.55; Normal: $3.02).
- Mana cost {1}{G} and type line Sorcery 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 $4.55 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Contest of Claws from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?
Contest of Claws is a Rare Sorcery from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 24 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Contest of Claws worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.55 for ungraded Contest of Claws. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Contest of Claws?
Contest of Claws is catalogued as Rare 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 Contest of Claws legal in Commander or Standard?
Contest of Claws 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 Contest of Claws near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.55. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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