Tributary Instructor
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · #96

Tributary Instructor

Tributary Instructor is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.27
Cardmarket trend €0.32
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Tributary Instructor suits collectors and players working on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Tributary Instructor from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Tributary Instructor is a Creature — Merfolk Shaman in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 96. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Tributary Instructor (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Shaman in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Tributary Instructor worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Tributary Instructor. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
Number96
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.27
Cardmarket EUR€0.32
cardmarket $0.32
Normal $0.27

Card stats

ColorsG
Power4

How collectible is Tributary Instructor?

Tributary Instructor 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 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Tributary Instructor?

Tributary Instructor lists as Creature — Merfolk Shaman with keywords Mentor. Artist: Christina Kraus. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Tributary Instructor (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Merfolk Shaman in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Tributary Instructor is catalogued as Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.27).
  • Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Merfolk Shaman 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 $0.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Tributary Instructor from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Tributary Instructor is a Rare Creature — Merfolk Shaman from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Tributary Instructor worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Tributary Instructor. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Tributary Instructor?

Tributary Instructor 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 Tributary Instructor legal in Commander or Standard?

Tributary Instructor shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Tributary Instructor near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. 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.