Short Sword
Short Sword is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Core Set 2021 (236) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Short Sword suits collectors and players working on Core Set 2021 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 Short Sword from Core Set 2021?
Short Sword is a Artifact — Equipment in Core Set 2021 numbered 236. Mana cost {1}. Short Sword (236) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Core Set 2021.
What is Short Sword worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.17 for Short Sword. Low and high spread runs $0.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 236 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Core Set 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number | 236 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.04 |
| cardmarket | $0.04 |
| foil | $0.17 |
| Normal | $0.18 |
How collectible is Short Sword?
Short Sword is a Common printing in Core Set 2021. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 236 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Short Sword?
Short Sword lists as Artifact — Equipment with keywords Equip. Artist: John Severin Brassell. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 236 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Short Sword (236) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Short Sword is catalogued as Common Artifact — Equipment in Core Set 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.17; Normal: $0.18).
- Mana cost {1} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Short Sword from Core Set 2021?
Short Sword is a Common Artifact — Equipment from Core Set 2021 numbered 236 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Short Sword worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.17 for ungraded Short Sword. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Short Sword?
Short Sword is catalogued as Common in Core Set 2021. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Short Sword legal in Commander or Standard?
Short Sword 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 Short Sword near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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