Painter's Servant
Painter's Servant is a Rare Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from Shadowmoor (257) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $130.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Painter's Servant suits collectors and players working on Shadowmoor who need the Rare slot. Treat $130.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Painter's Servant from Shadowmoor?
Painter's Servant is a Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in Shadowmoor numbered 257. Mana cost {2}. Painter's Servant (257) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in Shadowmoor. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Painter's Servant worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $130.99 for Painter's Servant. Low and high spread runs $130.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $28.25; foil: $130.99; Normal: $60.58. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadowmoor |
|---|---|
| Number | 257 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $130.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €28.25 |
| cardmarket | $28.25 |
| foil | $130.99 |
| Normal | $60.58 |
Card stats
| Power | 1 |
|---|
How collectible is Painter's Servant?
Painter's Servant is a Rare printing in Shadowmoor. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Painter's Servant?
Painter's Servant lists as Artifact Creature — Scarecrow. Artist: Mike Dringenberg. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Painter's Servant (257) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in Shadowmoor. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Painter's Servant is catalogued as Rare Artifact Creature — Scarecrow in Shadowmoor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $130.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $28.25; foil: $130.99; Normal: $60.58).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact Creature — Scarecrow 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 $130.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Painter's Servant from Shadowmoor?
Painter's Servant is a Rare Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from Shadowmoor numbered 257 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Painter's Servant worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $130.99 for ungraded Painter's Servant. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Painter's Servant?
Painter's Servant is catalogued as Rare in Shadowmoor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Painter's Servant legal in Commander or Standard?
Painter's Servant shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, modern, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Painter's Servant trade at a premium?
Painter's Servant combines Rare 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 Shadowmoor.
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