Marchesa, the Black Rose
Marchesa, the Black Rose is a Rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from Secret Lair Drop (2009) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.13 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Marchesa, the Black Rose suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Marchesa, the Black Rose from Secret Lair Drop?
Marchesa, the Black Rose is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Secret Lair Drop numbered 2009. Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Marchesa, the Black Rose (2009) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Secret Lair Drop with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Marchesa, the Black Rose worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.13 for Marchesa, the Black Rose. Low and high spread runs $4.13 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.18; Normal: $4.13. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 2009 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.13 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.18 |
| cardmarket | $4.18 |
| Normal | $4.13 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Marchesa, the Black Rose?
Marchesa, the Black Rose is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Marchesa, the Black Rose?
Marchesa, the Black Rose lists as Legendary Creature — Human Wizard with keywords Dethrone. Artist: Jay Howell. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Marchesa, the Black Rose (2009) is a format-relevant Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Secret Lair Drop with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Marchesa, the Black Rose is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $4.13 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.18; Normal: $4.13).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{B}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Human Wizard 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 $4.13 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Marchesa, the Black Rose from Secret Lair Drop?
Marchesa, the Black Rose is a Rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from Secret Lair Drop numbered 2009 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Marchesa, the Black Rose worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.13 for ungraded Marchesa, the Black Rose. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Marchesa, the Black Rose?
Marchesa, the Black Rose is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Marchesa, the Black Rose legal in Commander or Standard?
Marchesa, the Black Rose shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Marchesa, the Black Rose near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.13. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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