Distorting Lens
Distorting Lens is a Rare Artifact from Mercadian Masques (293) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $25.86 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Distorting Lens suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Rare slot. Treat $25.86 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Distorting Lens from Mercadian Masques?
Distorting Lens is a Artifact in Mercadian Masques numbered 293. Mana cost {2}. Distorting Lens (293) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
What is Distorting Lens worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $25.86 for Distorting Lens. Low and high spread runs $25.86 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.82; foil: $25.86; Normal: $1.33. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 293 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $25.86 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.82 |
| cardmarket | $0.82 |
| foil | $25.86 |
| Normal | $1.33 |
How collectible is Distorting Lens?
Distorting Lens is a Rare printing in Mercadian Masques. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Distorting Lens?
Distorting Lens lists as Artifact. Artist: Glen Angus. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 293 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Distorting Lens (293) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Distorting Lens is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $25.86 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.82; foil: $25.86; Normal: $1.33).
- Mana cost {2} 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 $25.86 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Distorting Lens from Mercadian Masques?
Distorting Lens is a Rare Artifact from Mercadian Masques numbered 293 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Distorting Lens worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $25.86 for ungraded Distorting Lens. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Distorting Lens?
Distorting Lens 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 Distorting Lens legal in Commander or Standard?
Distorting Lens shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Distorting Lens trade at a premium?
Distorting Lens combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
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