Desert Drake
Desert Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Portal (122) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Desert Drake suits collectors and players working on Portal 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 Desert Drake from Portal?
Desert Drake is a Creature — Drake in Portal numbered 122. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Desert Drake (122) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Desert Drake worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Desert Drake. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.56; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 122 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 122 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.56 |
| cardmarket | $0.56 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Desert Drake?
Desert Drake is a Uncommon printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 122 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Desert Drake?
Desert Drake lists as Creature — Drake with keywords Flying. Artist: Gerry Grace. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 122 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Desert Drake (122) is a format-relevant Creature — Drake in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Desert Drake is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Drake in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.56; Normal: $0.25).
- Mana cost {3}{R} 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 $0.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Desert Drake from Portal?
Desert Drake is a Uncommon Creature — Drake from Portal numbered 122 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Desert Drake worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Desert Drake. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Desert Drake?
Desert Drake is catalogued as Uncommon in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Desert Drake legal in Commander or Standard?
Desert 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 Desert Drake near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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