Impaler Shrike
Impaler Shrike is a Common Creature — Phyrexian Bird from New Phyrexia (36) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.41 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Impaler Shrike suits collectors and players working on New Phyrexia who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Impaler Shrike from New Phyrexia?
Impaler Shrike is a Creature — Phyrexian Bird in New Phyrexia numbered 36. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Impaler Shrike (36) from New Phyrexia should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from New Phyrexia.
What is Impaler Shrike worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.41 for Impaler Shrike. Low and high spread runs $0.41 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.19; foil: $0.41; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 36 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | New Phyrexia |
|---|---|
| Number | 36 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.41 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.19 |
| cardmarket | $0.19 |
| foil | $0.41 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Impaler Shrike?
Impaler Shrike is a Common printing in New Phyrexia. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 36 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Impaler Shrike?
Impaler Shrike lists as Creature — Phyrexian Bird with keywords Flying. Artist: Nils Hamm. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 36 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Impaler Shrike (36) from New Phyrexia should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Impaler Shrike is catalogued as Common Creature — Phyrexian Bird in New Phyrexia, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.41 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.19; foil: $0.41; Normal: $0.10).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Phyrexian Bird 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Impaler Shrike from New Phyrexia?
Impaler Shrike is a Common Creature — Phyrexian Bird from New Phyrexia numbered 36 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Impaler Shrike worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.41 for ungraded Impaler Shrike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Impaler Shrike?
Impaler Shrike is catalogued as Common in New Phyrexia. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Impaler Shrike legal in Commander or Standard?
Impaler Shrike shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Impaler Shrike near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.41. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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