Southern Elephant
Southern Elephant is a Common Creature — Elephant from Starter 1999 (142) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Southern Elephant suits collectors and players working on Starter 1999 who need the Common 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 Southern Elephant from Starter 1999?
Southern Elephant is a Creature — Elephant in Starter 1999 numbered 142. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Southern Elephant (142) from Starter 1999 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Starter 1999.
What is Southern Elephant worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Southern Elephant. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.35. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Starter 1999 |
|---|---|
| Number | 142 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.38 |
| cardmarket | $0.38 |
| Normal | $0.35 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Southern Elephant?
Southern Elephant is a Common printing in Starter 1999. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Southern Elephant?
Southern Elephant lists as Creature — Elephant. Artist: Wang Yuqun This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 142 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1999. Mana cost {3}{G}. Converted mana cost 4.
Cactaur's take
Southern Elephant (142) from Starter 1999 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Southern Elephant is catalogued as Common Creature — Elephant in Starter 1999, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.38; Normal: $0.35).
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Elephant 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 Southern Elephant from Starter 1999?
Southern Elephant is a Common Creature — Elephant from Starter 1999 numbered 142 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Southern Elephant worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Southern Elephant. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Southern Elephant?
Southern Elephant is catalogued as Common in Starter 1999. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Southern Elephant legal in Commander or Standard?
Southern Elephant shows format legality in legacy, pauper, 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 Southern Elephant near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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