Tainted Observer
Tainted Observer is a Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Bird from Phyrexia: All Will Be One (217) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Tainted Observer suits collectors and players working on Phyrexia: All Will Be One who need the Uncommon 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 Tainted Observer from Phyrexia: All Will Be One?
Tainted Observer is a Creature — Phyrexian Bird in Phyrexia: All Will Be One numbered 217. Mana cost {1}{G}{U}. Color identity: G, U. Tainted Observer (217) from Phyrexia: All Will Be One should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Tainted Observer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Tainted Observer. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.28. This printing is from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Collector number 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Phyrexia: All Will Be One |
|---|---|
| Number | 217 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| foil | $0.35 |
| Normal | $0.28 |
Card stats
| Colors | G, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Tainted Observer?
Tainted Observer is a Uncommon printing in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Collector number 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Tainted Observer?
Tainted Observer lists as Creature — Phyrexian Bird with keywords Flying, Toxic, Proliferate. Artist: Johann Bodin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Collector number 217 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Tainted Observer (217) from Phyrexia: All Will Be One should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Tainted Observer is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Bird in Phyrexia: All Will Be One, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.28).
- Mana cost {1}{G}{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 Tainted Observer from Phyrexia: All Will Be One?
Tainted Observer is a Uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Bird from Phyrexia: All Will Be One numbered 217 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Tainted Observer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Tainted Observer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Tainted Observer?
Tainted Observer is catalogued as Uncommon in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Tainted Observer legal in Commander or Standard?
Tainted Observer 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.
Should I buy Tainted Observer near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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