Soothing Balm
Soothing Balm is a Common Instant from Mercadian Masques (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.44 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Soothing Balm suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Soothing Balm from Mercadian Masques?
Soothing Balm is a Instant in Mercadian Masques numbered 48. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Soothing Balm (48) is a format-relevant Instant in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Soothing Balm worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.44 for Soothing Balm. Low and high spread runs $2.44 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $2.44; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 48 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.44 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| foil | $2.44 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Soothing Balm?
Soothing Balm is a Common printing in Mercadian Masques. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Soothing Balm?
Soothing Balm lists as Instant. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Soothing Balm (48) is a format-relevant Instant in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Soothing Balm is catalogued as Common Instant in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.44 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $2.44; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {1}{W} 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 $2.44 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Soothing Balm from Mercadian Masques?
Soothing Balm is a Common Instant from Mercadian Masques numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Soothing Balm worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.44 for ungraded Soothing Balm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Soothing Balm?
Soothing Balm is catalogued as Common in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Soothing Balm legal in Commander or Standard?
Soothing Balm shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, 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 Soothing Balm near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.44. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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