Black Market
Black Market is a Rare Enchantment from Mercadian Masques (116) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $55.52 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Black Market suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Rare slot. Treat $55.52 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Black Market from Mercadian Masques?
Black Market is a Enchantment in Mercadian Masques numbered 116. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Black Market (116) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
What is Black Market worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $55.52 for Black Market. Low and high spread runs $55.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.33; foil: $55.52; Normal: $8.24. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 116 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 116 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $55.52 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.33 |
| cardmarket | $4.33 |
| foil | $55.52 |
| Normal | $8.24 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Black Market?
Black Market is a Rare printing in Mercadian Masques. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 116 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Black Market?
Black Market lists as Enchantment. Artist: Jeff Easley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 116 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Black Market (116) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Black Market is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $55.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.33; foil: $55.52; Normal: $8.24).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B} and type line Enchantment 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 $55.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Black Market from Mercadian Masques?
Black Market is a Rare Enchantment from Mercadian Masques numbered 116 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Black Market worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $55.52 for ungraded Black Market. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Black Market?
Black Market is catalogued as Rare in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Black Market legal in Commander or Standard?
Black Market shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Black Market trade at a premium?
Black Market combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
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