Spiketail Drake
Spiketail Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Prophecy (48) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.54 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spiketail Drake suits collectors and players working on Prophecy who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Spiketail Drake from Prophecy?
Spiketail Drake is a Creature — Drake in Prophecy numbered 48. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Spiketail Drake (48) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Spiketail Drake worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.54 for Spiketail Drake. Low and high spread runs $4.54 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.30; foil: $4.54; Normal: $0.22. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Prophecy |
|---|---|
| Number | 48 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.54 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.30 |
| cardmarket | $0.30 |
| foil | $4.54 |
| Normal | $0.22 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Spiketail Drake?
Spiketail Drake is a Uncommon printing in Prophecy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Spiketail Drake?
Spiketail Drake lists as Creature — Drake with keywords Flying. Artist: Michael Sutfin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 48 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Spiketail Drake (48) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Spiketail Drake is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Drake in Prophecy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.54 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.30; foil: $4.54; Normal: $0.22).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Creature — 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 $4.54 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Spiketail Drake from Prophecy?
Spiketail Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Prophecy numbered 48 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spiketail Drake worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.54 for ungraded Spiketail Drake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spiketail Drake?
Spiketail Drake is catalogued as Uncommon in Prophecy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Spiketail Drake legal in Commander or Standard?
Spiketail Drake shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Spiketail Drake near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.54. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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