Puppeteer
Odyssey · #97

Puppeteer

Puppeteer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Odyssey (97) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.98 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.98
Cardmarket trend €0.22
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Puppeteer suits collectors and players working on Odyssey 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 Puppeteer from Odyssey?

Puppeteer is a Creature — Human Wizard in Odyssey numbered 97. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Puppeteer (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Odyssey with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Puppeteer worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.98 for Puppeteer. Low and high spread runs $1.98 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $1.98; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetOdyssey
Number97
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.98
Cardmarket EUR€0.22
cardmarket $0.22
foil $1.98
Normal $0.28

Card stats

ColorsU
Power1

How collectible is Puppeteer?

Puppeteer is a Uncommon printing in Odyssey. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2001.

What are the key details for Puppeteer?

Puppeteer lists as Creature — Human Wizard. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Puppeteer (97) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Wizard in Odyssey with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Puppeteer is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.98 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $1.98; Normal: $0.28).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Creature — Human Wizard 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 $1.98 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Puppeteer from Odyssey?

Puppeteer is a Uncommon Creature — Human Wizard from Odyssey numbered 97 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Puppeteer worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.98 for ungraded Puppeteer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Puppeteer?

Puppeteer is catalogued as Uncommon in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Odyssey.

Is Puppeteer legal in Commander or Standard?

Puppeteer 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 Puppeteer near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.98. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.