Burning Shield Askari
Burning Shield Askari is a Common Creature — Human Knight from Mirage (162) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Burning Shield Askari suits collectors and players working on Mirage who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Burning Shield Askari from Mirage?
Burning Shield Askari is a Creature — Human Knight in Mirage numbered 162. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Burning Shield Askari (162) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Knight in Mirage with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Burning Shield Askari worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.14 for Burning Shield Askari. Low and high spread runs $0.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mirage |
|---|---|
| Number | 162 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Burning Shield Askari?
Burning Shield Askari is a Common printing in Mirage. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1996.
What are the key details for Burning Shield Askari?
Burning Shield Askari lists as Creature — Human Knight with keywords Flanking. Artist: Dan Frazier. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 162 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Burning Shield Askari (162) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Knight in Mirage with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Burning Shield Askari is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Knight in Mirage, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Human Knight 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: Use $0.14 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Burning Shield Askari from Mirage?
Burning Shield Askari is a Common Creature — Human Knight from Mirage numbered 162 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Burning Shield Askari worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded Burning Shield Askari. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Burning Shield Askari?
Burning Shield Askari is catalogued as Common in Mirage. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Burning Shield Askari legal in Commander or Standard?
Burning Shield Askari shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Burning Shield Askari near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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