Hammer Mage
Hammer Mage is a Uncommon Creature — Human Spellshaper from Mercadian Masques (193) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Hammer Mage 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 Hammer Mage from Mercadian Masques?
Hammer Mage is a Creature — Human Spellshaper in Mercadian Masques numbered 193. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Hammer Mage (193) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Spellshaper 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 Hammer Mage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.02 for Hammer Mage. Low and high spread runs $8.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $8.02; Normal: $0.26. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 193 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 193 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.34 |
| cardmarket | $0.34 |
| foil | $8.02 |
| Normal | $0.26 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Hammer Mage?
Hammer Mage 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 193 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Hammer Mage?
Hammer Mage lists as Creature — Human Spellshaper. Artist: Rebecca Guay. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 193 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Hammer Mage (193) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Spellshaper in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Hammer Mage is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Spellshaper in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $8.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $8.02; Normal: $0.26).
- Mana cost {1}{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: Use $8.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Hammer Mage from Mercadian Masques?
Hammer Mage is a Uncommon Creature — Human Spellshaper from Mercadian Masques numbered 193 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Hammer Mage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.02 for ungraded Hammer Mage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Hammer Mage?
Hammer Mage 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 Hammer Mage legal in Commander or Standard?
Hammer Mage 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 Hammer Mage near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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