Boreal Elemental
Core Set 2020 · #49

Boreal Elemental

Boreal Elemental is a Common Creature — Elemental from Core Set 2020 (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.21
Cardmarket trend €0.09
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Boreal Elemental 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 Boreal Elemental from Core Set 2020?

Boreal Elemental is a Creature — Elemental in Core Set 2020 numbered 49. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Boreal Elemental (49) 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 Boreal Elemental worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.21 for Boreal Elemental. Low and high spread runs $0.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.21; Normal: $0.12. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCore Set 2020
Number49
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.21
Cardmarket EUR€0.09
cardmarket $0.09
foil $0.21
Normal $0.12

Card stats

ColorsU
Power3

How collectible is Boreal Elemental?

Boreal Elemental 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 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Boreal Elemental?

Boreal Elemental lists as Creature — Elemental with keywords Flying. Artist: Victor Adame Minguez. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2020. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Boreal Elemental (49) from Core Set 2020 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Boreal Elemental is catalogued as Common Creature — Elemental in Core Set 2020, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.21; Normal: $0.12).
  • Mana cost {4}{U} and type line Creature — Elemental 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 Boreal Elemental from Core Set 2020?

Boreal Elemental is a Common Creature — Elemental from Core Set 2020 numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Boreal Elemental worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded Boreal Elemental. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Boreal Elemental?

Boreal Elemental 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 Boreal Elemental legal in Commander or Standard?

Boreal Elemental 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 Boreal Elemental near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.21. 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.