Child of Alara
Child of Alara is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar from Secret Lair Drop (1599) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. Color identity: B, G, R, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.54 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Child of Alara suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Mythic slot. Treat $43.54 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Child of Alara from Secret Lair Drop?
Child of Alara is a Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1599. Mana cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. Color identity: B, G, R, U, W. Child of Alara (1599) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Child of Alara worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $43.54 for Child of Alara. Low and high spread runs $43.54 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $21.29; Normal: $43.54. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1599 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1599 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $43.54 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €21.29 |
| cardmarket | $21.29 |
| Normal | $43.54 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, G, R, U, W |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Child of Alara?
Child of Alara 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 1599 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Child of Alara?
Child of Alara lists as Legendary Creature — Avatar with keywords Trample. Artist: Aya Kato. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1599 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Child of Alara (1599) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Child of Alara is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $43.54 across finishes (cardmarket: $21.29; Normal: $43.54).
- Mana cost {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} and type line Legendary Creature — 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 $43.54 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Child of Alara from Secret Lair Drop?
Child of Alara is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Avatar from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1599 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Child of Alara worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.54 for ungraded Child of Alara. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Child of Alara?
Child of Alara 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 Child of Alara legal in Commander or Standard?
Child of Alara 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.
Why does Child of Alara trade at a premium?
Child of Alara combines Mythic 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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