Lure of Prey
Mirage · #227

Lure of Prey

Lure of Prey is a Rare Instant from Mirage (227) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.65 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.65
Cardmarket trend €2.80
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Lure of Prey suits collectors and players working on Mirage who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Lure of Prey from Mirage?

Lure of Prey is a Instant in Mirage numbered 227. Mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Lure of Prey (227) is a format-relevant Instant in Mirage with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Lure of Prey worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.65 for Lure of Prey. Low and high spread runs $3.65 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.80; Normal: $3.65. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMirage
Number227
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$3.65
Cardmarket EUR€2.80
cardmarket $2.80
Normal $3.65

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Lure of Prey?

Lure of Prey is a Rare printing in Mirage. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.

What are the key details for Lure of Prey?

Lure of Prey lists as Instant. Artist: Andrew Robinson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirage. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1996.

Cactaur's take

Lure of Prey (227) is a format-relevant Instant in Mirage with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Lure of Prey is catalogued as Rare Instant in Mirage, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.65 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.80; Normal: $3.65).
  • Mana cost {2}{G}{G} and type line Instant 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 $3.65 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Lure of Prey from Mirage?

Lure of Prey is a Rare Instant from Mirage numbered 227 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Lure of Prey worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.65 for ungraded Lure of Prey. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Lure of Prey?

Lure of Prey is catalogued as Rare in Mirage. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Lure of Prey legal in Commander or Standard?

Lure of Prey shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Lure of Prey near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.65. 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.