Pithing Needle
Pithing Needle is a Rare Artifact from Return to Ravnica (231) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pithing Needle suits collectors and players working on Return to Ravnica who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Pithing Needle from Return to Ravnica?
Pithing Needle is a Artifact in Return to Ravnica numbered 231. Mana cost {1}. Pithing Needle (231) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Pithing Needle worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.24 for Pithing Needle. Low and high spread runs $1.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.52; foil: $1.24; Normal: $0.36. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Return to Ravnica |
|---|---|
| Number | 231 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.24 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.52 |
| cardmarket | $0.52 |
| foil | $1.24 |
| Normal | $0.36 |
How collectible is Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle is a Rare printing in Return to Ravnica. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle lists as Artifact. Artist: Anthony Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Return to Ravnica. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Pithing Needle (231) from Return to Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Pithing Needle is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Return to Ravnica, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.52; foil: $1.24; Normal: $0.36).
- Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact 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 $1.24 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pithing Needle from Return to Ravnica?
Pithing Needle is a Rare Artifact from Return to Ravnica numbered 231 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pithing Needle worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.24 for ungraded Pithing Needle. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle is catalogued as Rare in Return to Ravnica. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pithing Needle legal in Commander or Standard?
Pithing Needle 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 Pithing Needle near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.24. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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