Nakaya Shade
Nakaya Shade is a Uncommon Creature — Shade from Prophecy (69) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.63 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Nakaya Shade 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 Nakaya Shade from Prophecy?
Nakaya Shade is a Creature — Shade in Prophecy numbered 69. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Nakaya Shade (69) is a format-relevant Creature — Shade in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Nakaya Shade worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.63 for Nakaya Shade. Low and high spread runs $0.63 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.63; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 69 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Prophecy |
|---|---|
| Number | 69 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.63 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.22 |
| cardmarket | $0.22 |
| foil | $0.63 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Nakaya Shade?
Nakaya Shade is a Uncommon printing in Prophecy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 69 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Nakaya Shade?
Nakaya Shade lists as Creature — Shade. Artist: Ray Lago. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 69 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Nakaya Shade (69) is a format-relevant Creature — Shade in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Nakaya Shade is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Shade in Prophecy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.63 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.22; foil: $0.63; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Creature — Shade 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 $0.63 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Nakaya Shade from Prophecy?
Nakaya Shade is a Uncommon Creature — Shade from Prophecy numbered 69 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Nakaya Shade worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.63 for ungraded Nakaya Shade. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Nakaya Shade?
Nakaya Shade is catalogued as Uncommon in Prophecy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Nakaya Shade legal in Commander or Standard?
Nakaya Shade 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 Nakaya Shade near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.63. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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