Flailing Manticore
Flailing Manticore is a Rare Creature — Manticore from Mercadian Masques (187) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Flailing Manticore suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques 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 Flailing Manticore from Mercadian Masques?
Flailing Manticore is a Creature — Manticore in Mercadian Masques numbered 187. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Flailing Manticore (187) is a format-relevant Creature — Manticore 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 Flailing Manticore worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.35 for Flailing Manticore. Low and high spread runs $5.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $5.35; Normal: $0.43. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 187 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 187 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.26 |
| cardmarket | $0.26 |
| foil | $5.35 |
| Normal | $0.43 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Flailing Manticore?
Flailing Manticore is a Rare printing in Mercadian Masques. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 187 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Flailing Manticore?
Flailing Manticore lists as Creature — Manticore with keywords Flying, First strike. Artist: Roger Raupp. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 187 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Flailing Manticore (187) is a format-relevant Creature — Manticore in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Flailing Manticore is catalogued as Rare Creature — Manticore in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.26; foil: $5.35; Normal: $0.43).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Creature — Manticore 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 $5.35 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Flailing Manticore from Mercadian Masques?
Flailing Manticore is a Rare Creature — Manticore from Mercadian Masques numbered 187 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Flailing Manticore worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.35 for ungraded Flailing Manticore. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Flailing Manticore?
Flailing Manticore 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 Flailing Manticore legal in Commander or Standard?
Flailing Manticore 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 Flailing Manticore near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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