River Kelpie
River Kelpie is a Rare Creature — Beast from Shadowmoor (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
River Kelpie suits collectors and players working on Shadowmoor who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is River Kelpie from Shadowmoor?
River Kelpie is a Creature — Beast in Shadowmoor numbered 49. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. River Kelpie (49) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is River Kelpie worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $13.29 for River Kelpie. Low and high spread runs $13.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $13.29; Normal: $1.71. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadowmoor |
|---|---|
| Number | 49 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $13.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.51 |
| cardmarket | $0.51 |
| foil | $13.29 |
| Normal | $1.71 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is River Kelpie?
River Kelpie is a Rare printing in Shadowmoor. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2008.
What are the key details for River Kelpie?
River Kelpie lists as Creature — Beast with keywords Persist. Artist: Jeff Easley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadowmoor. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
River Kelpie (49) from Shadowmoor should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- River Kelpie is catalogued as Rare Creature — Beast in Shadowmoor, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $13.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.51; foil: $13.29; Normal: $1.71).
- Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Beast 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 $13.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is River Kelpie from Shadowmoor?
River Kelpie is a Rare Creature — Beast from Shadowmoor numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is River Kelpie worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $13.29 for ungraded River Kelpie. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is River Kelpie?
River Kelpie is catalogued as Rare in Shadowmoor. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is River Kelpie legal in Commander or Standard?
River Kelpie shows format legality in modern, legacy, 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 River Kelpie near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $13.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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