Deep-Sea Serpent
Deep-Sea Serpent is a Uncommon Creature — Serpent from Portal (51) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Deep-Sea Serpent 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 Deep-Sea Serpent from Portal?
Deep-Sea Serpent is a Creature — Serpent in Portal numbered 51. Mana cost {4}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Deep-Sea Serpent (51) is a format-relevant Creature — Serpent in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Deep-Sea Serpent worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.27 for Deep-Sea Serpent. Low and high spread runs $0.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.30; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 51 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.30 |
| cardmarket | $0.30 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 |
How collectible is Deep-Sea Serpent?
Deep-Sea Serpent is a Uncommon printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Deep-Sea Serpent?
Deep-Sea Serpent lists as Creature — Serpent. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Deep-Sea Serpent (51) is a format-relevant Creature — Serpent in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Deep-Sea Serpent is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Serpent in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.30; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {4}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Serpent 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 $0.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Deep-Sea Serpent from Portal?
Deep-Sea Serpent is a Uncommon Creature — Serpent from Portal numbered 51 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Deep-Sea Serpent worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.27 for ungraded Deep-Sea Serpent. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Deep-Sea Serpent?
Deep-Sea Serpent is catalogued as Uncommon in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Deep-Sea Serpent legal in Commander or Standard?
Deep-Sea Serpent 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 Deep-Sea Serpent near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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