Animate Artifact
Animate Artifact is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Limited Edition Alpha (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $60.50 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Animate Artifact suits collectors and players working on Limited Edition Alpha who need the Uncommon slot. Treat $60.50 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Animate Artifact from Limited Edition Alpha?
Animate Artifact is a Enchantment — Aura in Limited Edition Alpha numbered 48. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Animate Artifact (48) is a chase-tier Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Animate Artifact worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $60.50 for Animate Artifact. Low and high spread runs $60.50 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $76.77; Normal: $60.50. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Limited Edition Alpha |
|---|---|
| Number | 48 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $60.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €76.77 |
| cardmarket | $76.77 |
| Normal | $60.50 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Animate Artifact?
Animate Artifact is a Uncommon printing in Limited Edition Alpha. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Animate Artifact?
Animate Artifact lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Douglas Shuler. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Animate Artifact (48) is a chase-tier Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Animate Artifact is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Limited Edition Alpha, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $60.50 across finishes (cardmarket: $76.77; Normal: $60.50).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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 $60.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Animate Artifact from Limited Edition Alpha?
Animate Artifact is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Limited Edition Alpha numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Animate Artifact worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $60.50 for ungraded Animate Artifact. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Animate Artifact?
Animate Artifact is catalogued as Uncommon in Limited Edition Alpha. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Animate Artifact legal in Commander or Standard?
Animate Artifact 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.
Why does Animate Artifact trade at a premium?
Animate Artifact combines Uncommon scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha.
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