Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Creature — Human Wizard from Ultimate Box Topper (U5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $46.30 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Snapcaster Mage suits collectors and players working on Ultimate Box Topper who need the Mythic slot. Treat $46.30 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Snapcaster Mage from Ultimate Box Topper?
Snapcaster Mage is a Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Box Topper numbered U5. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Snapcaster Mage (U5) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Box Topper. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Snapcaster Mage worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $46.30 for Snapcaster Mage. Low and high spread runs $46.30 to null. This printing is from Ultimate Box Topper. Collector number U5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2018.
| Set | Ultimate Box Topper |
|---|---|
| Number | U5 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $46.30 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $46.30 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic printing in Ultimate Box Topper. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Ultimate Box Topper. Collector number U5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage lists as Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Flash. Artist: Ryan Alexander Lee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ultimate Box Topper. Collector number U5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Snapcaster Mage (U5) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Box Topper. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Snapcaster Mage is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Human Wizard in Ultimate Box Topper, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $46.30.
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Creature — Human Wizard 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 $46.30 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Snapcaster Mage from Ultimate Box Topper?
Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Creature — Human Wizard from Ultimate Box Topper numbered U5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Snapcaster Mage worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $46.30 for ungraded Snapcaster Mage. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Snapcaster Mage?
Snapcaster Mage is catalogued as Mythic in Ultimate Box Topper. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Snapcaster Mage legal in Commander or Standard?
Snapcaster Mage shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Snapcaster Mage trade at a premium?
Snapcaster Mage combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Ultimate Box Topper.
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