Sand Squid
Sand Squid is a Rare Creature — Squid Beast from Mercadian Masques (96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.00 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sand Squid 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 Sand Squid from Mercadian Masques?
Sand Squid is a Creature — Squid Beast in Mercadian Masques numbered 96. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Sand Squid (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Squid Beast 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 Sand Squid worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.00 for Sand Squid. Low and high spread runs $8.00 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.44; foil: $8.00; Normal: $0.61. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 96 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.44 |
| cardmarket | $0.44 |
| foil | $8.00 |
| Normal | $0.61 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Sand Squid?
Sand Squid 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 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Sand Squid?
Sand Squid lists as Creature — Squid Beast with keywords Landwalk, Islandwalk. Artist: Kev Walker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Sand Squid (96) is a format-relevant Creature — Squid Beast in Mercadian Masques with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Sand Squid is catalogued as Rare Creature — Squid Beast in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $8.00 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.44; foil: $8.00; Normal: $0.61).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Squid Beast 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 $8.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Sand Squid from Mercadian Masques?
Sand Squid is a Rare Creature — Squid Beast from Mercadian Masques numbered 96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sand Squid worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.00 for ungraded Sand Squid. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sand Squid?
Sand Squid 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 Sand Squid legal in Commander or Standard?
Sand Squid 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 Sand Squid near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.00. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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