The Great Aurora
The Great Aurora is a Mythic Sorcery from Magic Origins (179) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Great Aurora suits collectors and players working on Magic Origins who need the Mythic slot. Treat $4.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is The Great Aurora from Magic Origins?
The Great Aurora is a Sorcery in Magic Origins numbered 179. Mana cost {6}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. The Great Aurora (179) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Magic Origins. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is The Great Aurora worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.99 for The Great Aurora. Low and high spread runs $4.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.41; foil: $4.99; Normal: $0.63. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Magic Origins |
|---|---|
| Number | 179 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.41 |
| cardmarket | $0.41 |
| foil | $4.99 |
| Normal | $0.63 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is The Great Aurora?
The Great Aurora is a Mythic printing in Magic Origins. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for The Great Aurora?
The Great Aurora lists as Sorcery. Artist: Sam Burley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.
Cactaur's take
The Great Aurora (179) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Magic Origins. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- The Great Aurora is catalogued as Mythic Sorcery in Magic Origins, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.41; foil: $4.99; Normal: $0.63).
- Mana cost {6}{G}{G}{G} and type line Sorcery 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 $4.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Great Aurora from Magic Origins?
The Great Aurora is a Mythic Sorcery from Magic Origins numbered 179 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Great Aurora worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.99 for ungraded The Great Aurora. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Great Aurora?
The Great Aurora is catalogued as Mythic in Magic Origins. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Great Aurora legal in Commander or Standard?
The Great Aurora 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 The Great Aurora trade at a premium?
The Great Aurora combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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