Blaster Mage
Blaster Mage is a Common Creature — Human Spellshaper from Mercadian Masques (175) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Blaster Mage suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Blaster Mage from Mercadian Masques?
Blaster Mage is a Creature — Human Spellshaper in Mercadian Masques numbered 175. Mana cost {2}{R}. Color identity: R. Blaster Mage (175) from Mercadian Masques should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
What is Blaster Mage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.49 for Blaster Mage. Low and high spread runs $0.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.13. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 175 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 175 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Blaster Mage?
Blaster Mage is a Common printing in Mercadian Masques. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 175 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Blaster Mage?
Blaster Mage lists as Creature — Human Spellshaper. Artist: George Pratt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 175 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Blaster Mage (175) from Mercadian Masques should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Blaster Mage is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Spellshaper in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.13).
- Mana cost {2}{R} and type line Creature — Human Spellshaper 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Blaster Mage from Mercadian Masques?
Blaster Mage is a Common Creature — Human Spellshaper from Mercadian Masques numbered 175 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Blaster Mage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded Blaster Mage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Blaster Mage?
Blaster Mage is catalogued as Common in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Blaster Mage legal in Commander or Standard?
Blaster Mage shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Blaster Mage near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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