Celestial Messenger
Celestial Messenger is a Common Creature — Bird Spirit from Core Set 2020 (287) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Celestial Messenger suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2020 who need the Common 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 Celestial Messenger from Core Set 2020?
Celestial Messenger is a Creature — Bird Spirit in Core Set 2020 numbered 287. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Celestial Messenger (287) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2020.
What is Celestial Messenger worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.13 for Celestial Messenger. Low and high spread runs $0.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.34; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Core Set 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number | 287 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.13 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.34 |
| cardmarket | $0.34 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Celestial Messenger?
Celestial Messenger is a Common 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 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Celestial Messenger?
Celestial Messenger lists as Creature — Bird Spirit with keywords Flying, Flash. Artist: Daniel Ljunggren. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Celestial Messenger (287) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Celestial Messenger is catalogued as Common Creature — Bird Spirit in Core Set 2020, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.34; Normal: $0.13).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Bird Spirit 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 Celestial Messenger from Core Set 2020?
Celestial Messenger is a Common Creature — Bird Spirit from Core Set 2020 numbered 287 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Celestial Messenger worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.13 for ungraded Celestial Messenger. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Celestial Messenger?
Celestial Messenger is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2020. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Celestial Messenger legal in Commander or Standard?
Celestial Messenger 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 Celestial Messenger near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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