Shrieking Specter
Shrieking Specter is a Uncommon Creature — Specter from Starter 1999 (89) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.08 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Shrieking Specter suits collectors and players working on Starter 1999 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 Shrieking Specter from Starter 1999?
Shrieking Specter is a Creature — Specter in Starter 1999 numbered 89. Mana cost {5}{B}. Color identity: B. Shrieking Specter (89) is a format-relevant Creature — Specter in Starter 1999 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Shrieking Specter worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.08 for Shrieking Specter. Low and high spread runs $1.08 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.12; Normal: $1.08. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Starter 1999 |
|---|---|
| Number | 89 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.08 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.12 |
| cardmarket | $1.12 |
| Normal | $1.08 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Shrieking Specter?
Shrieking Specter is a Uncommon printing in Starter 1999. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Shrieking Specter?
Shrieking Specter lists as Creature — Specter with keywords Flying. Artist: rk post. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Starter 1999. Collector number 89 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Shrieking Specter (89) is a format-relevant Creature — Specter in Starter 1999 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Shrieking Specter is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Specter in Starter 1999, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.08 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.12; Normal: $1.08).
- Mana cost {5}{B} and type line Creature — Specter 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 $1.08 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Shrieking Specter from Starter 1999?
Shrieking Specter is a Uncommon Creature — Specter from Starter 1999 numbered 89 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Shrieking Specter worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.08 for ungraded Shrieking Specter. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Shrieking Specter?
Shrieking Specter is catalogued as Uncommon in Starter 1999. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Shrieking Specter legal in Commander or Standard?
Shrieking Specter 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 Shrieking Specter near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.08. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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