Valorous Steed
Valorous Steed is a Common Creature — Unicorn from Core Set 2021 (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Valorous Steed 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 Valorous Steed from Core Set 2021?
Valorous Steed is a Creature — Unicorn in Core Set 2021 numbered 42. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Valorous Steed (42) 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 Valorous Steed worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Valorous Steed. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Core Set 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| foil | $0.23 |
| Normal | $0.21 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Valorous Steed?
Valorous Steed 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 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Valorous Steed?
Valorous Steed lists as Creature — Unicorn with keywords Vigilance. Artist: Donato Giancola. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Core Set 2021. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Valorous Steed (42) from Core Set 2021 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Valorous Steed is catalogued as Common Creature — Unicorn in Core Set 2021, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.23; Normal: $0.21).
- Mana cost {4}{W} and type line Creature — Unicorn 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 Valorous Steed from Core Set 2021?
Valorous Steed is a Common Creature — Unicorn from Core Set 2021 numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Valorous Steed worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded Valorous Steed. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Valorous Steed?
Valorous Steed 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 Valorous Steed legal in Commander or Standard?
Valorous Steed 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 Valorous Steed near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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