Puppet's Verdict
Mercadian Masques · #208

Puppet's Verdict

Puppet's Verdict is a Rare Instant from Mercadian Masques (208) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.99 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $11.99
Cardmarket trend €3.01
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Puppet's Verdict 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 Puppet's Verdict from Mercadian Masques?

Puppet's Verdict is a Instant in Mercadian Masques numbered 208. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Puppet's Verdict (208) is a format-relevant Instant 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 Puppet's Verdict worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $11.99 for Puppet's Verdict. Low and high spread runs $11.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.01; foil: $11.99; Normal: $4.50. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMercadian Masques
Number208
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$11.99
Cardmarket EUR€3.01
cardmarket $3.01
foil $11.99
Normal $4.50

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Puppet's Verdict?

Puppet's Verdict 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 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.

What are the key details for Puppet's Verdict?

Puppet's Verdict lists as Instant. Artist: Edward P. Beard, Jr.. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Puppet's Verdict (208) is a format-relevant Instant in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Puppet's Verdict is catalogued as Rare Instant in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $11.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.01; foil: $11.99; Normal: $4.50).
  • Mana cost {1}{R}{R} and type line Instant 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 $11.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Puppet's Verdict from Mercadian Masques?

Puppet's Verdict is a Rare Instant from Mercadian Masques numbered 208 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Puppet's Verdict worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $11.99 for ungraded Puppet's Verdict. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Puppet's Verdict?

Puppet's Verdict 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 Puppet's Verdict legal in Commander or Standard?

Puppet's Verdict 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 Puppet's Verdict near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $11.99. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.