North Star
North Star is a Rare Artifact from Legends (288) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $29.61 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
North Star suits collectors and players working on Legends who need the Rare slot. Treat $29.61 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is North Star from Legends?
North Star is a Artifact in Legends numbered 288. Mana cost {4}. North Star (288) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is North Star worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $29.61 for North Star. Low and high spread runs $29.61 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $23.86; Normal: $29.61. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 288 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $29.61 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.86 |
| cardmarket | $23.86 |
| Normal | $29.61 |
How collectible is North Star?
North Star 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 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for North Star?
North Star lists as Artifact. Artist: Kaja Foglio. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 288 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1994.
Cactaur's take
North Star (288) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- North Star is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Legends, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $29.61 across finishes (cardmarket: $23.86; Normal: $29.61).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact 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 $29.61 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is North Star from Legends?
North Star is a Rare Artifact from Legends numbered 288 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is North Star worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $29.61 for ungraded North Star. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is North Star?
North Star is catalogued as Rare in Legends. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is North Star legal in Commander or Standard?
North Star 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.
Why does North Star trade at a premium?
North Star 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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