Barbed Wire
Barbed Wire is a Uncommon Artifact from Mercadian Masques (287) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $23.97 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Barbed Wire 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 Barbed Wire from Mercadian Masques?
Barbed Wire is a Artifact in Mercadian Masques numbered 287. Mana cost {3}. Barbed Wire (287) is a format-relevant Artifact 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 Barbed Wire worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $23.97 for Barbed Wire. Low and high spread runs $23.97 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.91; foil: $23.97; Normal: $2.08. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 287 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $23.97 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.91 |
| cardmarket | $1.91 |
| foil | $23.97 |
| Normal | $2.08 |
How collectible is Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire 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 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire lists as Artifact. Artist: Ron Spencer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 287 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Barbed Wire (287) is a format-relevant Artifact in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Barbed Wire is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $23.97 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.91; foil: $23.97; Normal: $2.08).
- Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact 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 $23.97 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Barbed Wire from Mercadian Masques?
Barbed Wire is a Uncommon Artifact from Mercadian Masques numbered 287 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Barbed Wire worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $23.97 for ungraded Barbed Wire. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire 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 Barbed Wire legal in Commander or Standard?
Barbed Wire 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 Barbed Wire near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $23.97. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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