Byway Courier
Byway Courier is a Common Creature — Human Scout from Shadows over Innistrad (196) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.69 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Byway Courier suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Byway Courier from Shadows over Innistrad?
Byway Courier is a Creature — Human Scout in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 196. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Byway Courier (196) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad.
What is Byway Courier worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.69 for Byway Courier. Low and high spread runs $0.69 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.69; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad |
|---|---|
| Number | 196 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.69 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| cardmarket | $0.02 |
| foil | $0.69 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Byway Courier?
Byway Courier is a Common printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Byway Courier?
Byway Courier lists as Creature — Human Scout with keywords Investigate. Artist: Zoltan Boros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 196 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Byway Courier (196) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Byway Courier is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Scout in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.69 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.02; foil: $0.69; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Creature — Human Scout 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Byway Courier from Shadows over Innistrad?
Byway Courier is a Common Creature — Human Scout from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 196 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Byway Courier worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.69 for ungraded Byway Courier. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Byway Courier?
Byway Courier is catalogued as Common in Shadows over Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Byway Courier legal in Commander or Standard?
Byway Courier 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.
Should I buy Byway Courier near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.69. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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