Herald of the Sun
Core Set 2020 · #23

Herald of the Sun

Herald of the Sun is a Uncommon Creature — Angel from Core Set 2020 (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.05
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Herald of the Sun suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2020 who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Herald of the Sun from Core Set 2020?

Herald of the Sun is a Creature — Angel in Core Set 2020 numbered 23. Mana cost {4}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Herald of the Sun (23) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Herald of the Sun worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Herald of the Sun. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2020
Number23
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.05
cardmarket $0.05
foil $0.31
Normal $0.20

Card stats

ColorsW
Power4

How collectible is Herald of the Sun?

Herald of the Sun is a Uncommon printing in Core Set 2020. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Herald of the Sun?

Herald of the Sun lists as Creature — Angel with keywords Flying. Artist: Micah Epstein. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Herald of the Sun (23) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Herald of the Sun is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Angel in Core Set 2020, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.20).
  • Mana cost {4}{W}{W} and type line Creature — Angel 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Herald of the Sun from Core Set 2020?

Herald of the Sun is a Uncommon Creature — Angel from Core Set 2020 numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Herald of the Sun worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Herald of the Sun. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Herald of the Sun?

Herald of the Sun is catalogued as Uncommon in Core Set 2020. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Herald of the Sun legal in Commander or Standard?

Herald of the Sun shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Herald of the Sun near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. 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.