Costly Plunder
Costly Plunder is a Common Instant from The List (XLN-96) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Costly Plunder suits collectors and players working on The List who need the Common 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 Costly Plunder from The List?
Costly Plunder is a Instant in The List numbered XLN-96. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Costly Plunder (XLN-96) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from The List. Collector number XLN-96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Costly Plunder worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Costly Plunder. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from The List. Collector number XLN-96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The List |
|---|---|
| Number | XLN-96 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| Normal | $0.30 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Costly Plunder?
Costly Plunder is a Common printing in The List. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The List. Collector number XLN-96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Costly Plunder?
Costly Plunder lists as Instant. Artist: Ben Maier. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The List. Collector number XLN-96 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2019.
Cactaur's take
Costly Plunder (XLN-96) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Costly Plunder is catalogued as Common Instant in The List, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.30).
- Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Instant 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 Costly Plunder from The List?
Costly Plunder is a Common Instant from The List numbered XLN-96 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Costly Plunder worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Costly Plunder. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Costly Plunder?
Costly Plunder is catalogued as Common in The List. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Costly Plunder legal in Commander or Standard?
Costly Plunder 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 Costly Plunder near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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