Baleful Stare
Baleful Stare is a Uncommon Sorcery from Portal (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Baleful Stare suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Uncommon 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 Baleful Stare from Portal?
Baleful Stare is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 42. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Baleful Stare (42) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Baleful Stare worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Baleful Stare. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.31 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.23 |
| cardmarket | $0.23 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Baleful Stare?
Baleful Stare is a Uncommon printing in Portal. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Baleful Stare?
Baleful Stare lists as Sorcery. Artist: John Coulthart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Baleful Stare (42) from Portal should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Baleful Stare is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Sorcery 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 Baleful Stare from Portal?
Baleful Stare is a Uncommon Sorcery from Portal numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Baleful Stare worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Baleful Stare. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Baleful Stare?
Baleful Stare is catalogued as Uncommon in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Baleful Stare legal in Commander or Standard?
Baleful Stare 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.
Should I buy Baleful Stare near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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