Desert Twister
Desert Twister is a Uncommon Sorcery from Mercadian Masques (243) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.09 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desert Twister suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Desert Twister from Mercadian Masques?
Desert Twister is a Sorcery in Mercadian Masques numbered 243. Mana cost {4}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Desert Twister (243) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Desert Twister worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $10.09 for Desert Twister. Low and high spread runs $10.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $10.09; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 243 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 243 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.09 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $10.09 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Desert Twister?
Desert Twister 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 243 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Desert Twister?
Desert Twister lists as Sorcery. Artist: Kevin Murphy. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 243 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Desert Twister (243) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Desert Twister is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $10.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $10.09; Normal: $0.23).
- Mana cost {4}{G}{G} and type line Sorcery 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 $10.09 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Desert Twister from Mercadian Masques?
Desert Twister is a Uncommon Sorcery from Mercadian Masques numbered 243 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desert Twister worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.09 for ungraded Desert Twister. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desert Twister?
Desert Twister 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 Desert Twister legal in Commander or Standard?
Desert Twister shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Desert Twister near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $10.09. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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