Pretender's Claim
Pretender's Claim is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Mercadian Masques (151) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.11 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pretender's Claim suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Pretender's Claim from Mercadian Masques?
Pretender's Claim is a Enchantment — Aura in Mercadian Masques numbered 151. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Pretender's Claim (151) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Pretender's Claim worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.11 for Pretender's Claim. Low and high spread runs $2.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $2.11; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 151 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.11 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.17 |
| cardmarket | $0.17 |
| foil | $2.11 |
| Normal | $0.28 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Pretender's Claim?
Pretender's Claim is a Uncommon printing in Mercadian Masques. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Pretender's Claim?
Pretender's Claim lists as Enchantment — Aura with keywords Enchant. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Pretender's Claim (151) is a format-relevant Enchantment — Aura in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Pretender's Claim is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment — Aura in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $2.11; Normal: $0.28).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Enchantment — Aura 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 $2.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pretender's Claim from Mercadian Masques?
Pretender's Claim is a Uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Mercadian Masques numbered 151 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pretender's Claim worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.11 for ungraded Pretender's Claim. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pretender's Claim?
Pretender's Claim is catalogued as Uncommon in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pretender's Claim legal in Commander or Standard?
Pretender's Claim 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 Pretender's Claim near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.11. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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