Altar of the Brood
Altar of the Brood is a Rare Artifact from Secret Lair Countdown (28) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $56.53 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Altar of the Brood suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Countdown who need the Rare slot. Treat $56.53 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Altar of the Brood from Secret Lair Countdown?
Altar of the Brood is a Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown numbered 28. Mana cost {1}. Altar of the Brood (28) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Altar of the Brood worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $56.53 for Altar of the Brood. Low and high spread runs $56.53 to null. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Secret Lair Countdown |
|---|---|
| Number | 28 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $56.53 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $56.53 |
How collectible is Altar of the Brood?
Altar of the Brood is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Countdown. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Altar of the Brood?
Altar of the Brood lists as Artifact with keywords Mill. Artist: Josh Freydkis. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Countdown. Collector number 28 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Altar of the Brood (28) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Altar of the Brood is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Secret Lair Countdown, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $56.53.
- 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 $56.53 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Altar of the Brood from Secret Lair Countdown?
Altar of the Brood is a Rare Artifact from Secret Lair Countdown numbered 28 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Altar of the Brood worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $56.53 for ungraded Altar of the Brood. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Altar of the Brood?
Altar of the Brood is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Countdown. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Altar of the Brood legal in Commander or Standard?
Altar of the Brood 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.
Why does Altar of the Brood trade at a premium?
Altar of the Brood combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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