Ornithopter
Ornithopter is a Special Artifact Creature — Thopter from Kaladesh Inventions (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {0}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $115.06 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ornithopter suits collectors and players working on Kaladesh Inventions who need the Special slot. Treat $115.06 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Ornithopter from Kaladesh Inventions?
Ornithopter is a Artifact Creature — Thopter in Kaladesh Inventions numbered 42. Mana cost {0}. Ornithopter (42) is a chase-tier Special Artifact Creature — Thopter in Kaladesh Inventions. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Ornithopter worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $115.06 for Ornithopter. Low and high spread runs $115.06 to null. This printing is from Kaladesh Inventions. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Special. The set released in 2016.
| Set | Kaladesh Inventions |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Special |
| TCGPlayer USD | $115.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $115.06 |
Card stats
| Power | 0 |
|---|
How collectible is Ornithopter?
Ornithopter is a Special printing in Kaladesh Inventions. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Kaladesh Inventions. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ornithopter?
Ornithopter lists as Artifact Creature — Thopter with keywords Flying. Artist: Howard Lyon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Kaladesh Inventions. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ornithopter (42) is a chase-tier Special Artifact Creature — Thopter in Kaladesh Inventions. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Ornithopter is catalogued as Special Artifact Creature — Thopter in Kaladesh Inventions, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $115.06.
- Mana cost {0} and type line Artifact Creature — Thopter 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 $115.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ornithopter from Kaladesh Inventions?
Ornithopter is a Special Artifact Creature — Thopter from Kaladesh Inventions numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ornithopter worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $115.06 for ungraded Ornithopter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ornithopter?
Ornithopter is catalogued as Special in Kaladesh Inventions. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ornithopter legal in Commander or Standard?
Ornithopter shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Ornithopter trade at a premium?
Ornithopter combines Special 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 Kaladesh Inventions.
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