Groundbreaker
Groundbreaker is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Champs and States (8) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.97 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Groundbreaker suits collectors and players working on Champs and States who need the Rare slot. Treat $35.97 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Groundbreaker from Champs and States?
Groundbreaker is a Creature — Elemental in Champs and States numbered 8. Mana cost {G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Groundbreaker (8) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental in Champs and States. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Groundbreaker worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $35.97 for Groundbreaker. Low and high spread runs $35.97 to null. This printing is from Champs and States. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2007.
| Set | Champs and States |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $35.97 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $35.97 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Groundbreaker?
Groundbreaker is a Rare printing in Champs and States. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Champs and States. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Groundbreaker?
Groundbreaker lists as Creature — Elemental with keywords Haste, Trample. Artist: Matt Cavotta. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Champs and States. Collector number 8 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Groundbreaker (8) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental in Champs and States. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Groundbreaker is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental in Champs and States, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $35.97.
- Mana cost {G}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Elemental 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 $35.97 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Groundbreaker from Champs and States?
Groundbreaker is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Champs and States numbered 8 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Groundbreaker worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.97 for ungraded Groundbreaker. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Groundbreaker?
Groundbreaker is catalogued as Rare in Champs and States. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Groundbreaker legal in Commander or Standard?
Groundbreaker shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Groundbreaker trade at a premium?
Groundbreaker combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Champs and States.
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