Greatsword
Magic 2012 · #209

Greatsword

Greatsword is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Magic 2012 (209) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.15
Cardmarket trend €0.17
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Greatsword suits collectors and players working on Magic 2012 who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Greatsword from Magic 2012?

Greatsword is a Artifact — Equipment in Magic 2012 numbered 209. Mana cost {3}. Greatsword (209) is a format-relevant Artifact — Equipment in Magic 2012 with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Greatsword worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.15 for Greatsword. Low and high spread runs $0.15 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $0.15; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMagic 2012
Number209
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.15
Cardmarket EUR€0.17
cardmarket $0.17
foil $0.15
Normal $0.14

How collectible is Greatsword?

Greatsword is a Uncommon printing in Magic 2012. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2011.

What are the key details for Greatsword?

Greatsword lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: Nic Klein. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic 2012. Collector number 209 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Greatsword (209) is a format-relevant Artifact — Equipment in Magic 2012 with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Greatsword is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact — Equipment in Magic 2012, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.15 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $0.15; Normal: $0.14).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact — Equipment 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 $0.15 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Greatsword from Magic 2012?

Greatsword is a Uncommon Artifact — Equipment from Magic 2012 numbered 209 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Greatsword worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.15 for ungraded Greatsword. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Greatsword?

Greatsword is catalogued as Uncommon in Magic 2012. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Greatsword legal in Commander or Standard?

Greatsword shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, 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 Greatsword near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.15. 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.