Progenitus
Progenitus is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar from Secret Lair Drop (1163) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}. Color identity: B, G, R, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.92 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Progenitus suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.92 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Progenitus from Secret Lair Drop?
Progenitus is a Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1163. Mana cost {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G}. Color identity: B, G, R, U, W. Progenitus (1163) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Progenitus worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.92 for Progenitus. Low and high spread runs $2.92 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.48; foil: $2.92; Normal: $2.75. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1163 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.92 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.48 |
| cardmarket | $1.48 |
| foil | $2.92 |
| Normal | $2.75 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, G, R, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 |
How collectible is Progenitus?
Progenitus is a Mythic printing in Secret Lair Drop. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Progenitus?
Progenitus lists as Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar with keywords Protection. Artist: John Avon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Progenitus (1163) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Progenitus is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.92 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.48; foil: $2.92; Normal: $2.75).
- Mana cost {W}{W}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}{G}{G} and type line Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar 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 $2.92 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Progenitus from Secret Lair Drop?
Progenitus is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Hydra Avatar from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1163 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Progenitus worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.92 for ungraded Progenitus. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Progenitus?
Progenitus is catalogued as Mythic in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Progenitus legal in Commander or Standard?
Progenitus shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Progenitus trade at a premium?
Progenitus combines Mythic 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 Secret Lair Drop.
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