Viral Drake
Viral Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Drake from New Phyrexia (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $12.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Viral Drake suits collectors and players working on New Phyrexia who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Viral Drake from New Phyrexia?
Viral Drake is a Creature — Phyrexian Drake in New Phyrexia numbered 49. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Viral Drake (49) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Drake in New Phyrexia with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Viral Drake worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $12.34 for Viral Drake. Low and high spread runs $12.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.51; foil: $12.34; Normal: $2.39. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | New Phyrexia |
|---|---|
| Number | 49 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $12.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.51 |
| cardmarket | $1.51 |
| foil | $12.34 |
| Normal | $2.39 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Viral Drake?
Viral Drake is a Uncommon printing in New Phyrexia. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2011.
What are the key details for Viral Drake?
Viral Drake lists as Creature — Phyrexian Drake with keywords Flying, Proliferate, Infect. Artist: Lars Grant-West. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from New Phyrexia. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Viral Drake (49) is a format-relevant Creature — Phyrexian Drake in New Phyrexia with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Viral Drake is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Drake in New Phyrexia, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $12.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.51; foil: $12.34; Normal: $2.39).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Phyrexian Drake 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 $12.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Viral Drake from New Phyrexia?
Viral Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Drake from New Phyrexia numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Viral Drake worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $12.34 for ungraded Viral Drake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Viral Drake?
Viral Drake is catalogued as Uncommon in New Phyrexia. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Viral Drake legal in Commander or Standard?
Viral Drake shows format legality in modern, legacy, 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 Viral Drake near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $12.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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