Strongarm Thug
Strongarm Thug is a Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary from Mercadian Masques (165) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.87 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Strongarm Thug 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 Strongarm Thug from Mercadian Masques?
Strongarm Thug is a Creature — Human Mercenary in Mercadian Masques numbered 165. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Strongarm Thug (165) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Mercenary 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 Strongarm Thug worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.87 for Strongarm Thug. Low and high spread runs $2.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $2.87; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 165 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| foil | $2.87 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Strongarm Thug?
Strongarm Thug 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 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Strongarm Thug?
Strongarm Thug lists as Creature — Human Mercenary. Artist: Rebecca Guay. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 165 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Strongarm Thug (165) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Mercenary in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Strongarm Thug is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $2.87; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Creature — Human Mercenary 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 $2.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Strongarm Thug from Mercadian Masques?
Strongarm Thug is a Uncommon Creature — Human Mercenary from Mercadian Masques numbered 165 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Strongarm Thug worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.87 for ungraded Strongarm Thug. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Strongarm Thug?
Strongarm Thug 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 Strongarm Thug legal in Commander or Standard?
Strongarm Thug 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 Strongarm Thug near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.87. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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