Halfdane
Halfdane is a Rare Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter from Legends (229) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $33.85 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Halfdane suits collectors and players working on Legends who need the Rare slot. Treat $33.85 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Halfdane from Legends?
Halfdane is a Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter in Legends numbered 229. Mana cost {1}{W}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U, W. Halfdane (229) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Halfdane worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $33.85 for Halfdane. Low and high spread runs $33.85 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $27.00; Normal: $33.85. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 229 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $33.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €27.00 |
| cardmarket | $27.00 |
| Normal | $33.85 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Halfdane?
Halfdane is a Rare printing in Legends. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Halfdane?
Halfdane lists as Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter. Artist: Melissa A. Benson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Halfdane (229) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Halfdane is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter in Legends, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $33.85 across finishes (cardmarket: $27.00; Normal: $33.85).
- Mana cost {1}{W}{U}{B} and type line Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter 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 $33.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Halfdane from Legends?
Halfdane is a Rare Legendary Creature — Shapeshifter from Legends numbered 229 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Halfdane worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $33.85 for ungraded Halfdane. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Halfdane?
Halfdane is catalogued as Rare in Legends. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Legends.
Is Halfdane legal in Commander or Standard?
Halfdane 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 Halfdane trade at a premium?
Halfdane combines Rare 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 Legends.
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