Alms of the Vein
Shadows over Innistrad · #98

Alms of the Vein

Alms of the Vein is a Common Sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad (98) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $5.17
Cardmarket trend €1.28
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Alms of the Vein suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Alms of the Vein from Shadows over Innistrad?

Alms of the Vein is a Sorcery in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 98. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Alms of the Vein (98) 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 Alms of the Vein worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.17 for Alms of the Vein. Low and high spread runs $5.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.28; foil: $5.17; Normal: $0.41. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShadows over Innistrad
Number98
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$5.17
Cardmarket EUR€1.28
cardmarket $1.28
foil $5.17
Normal $0.41

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Alms of the Vein?

Alms of the Vein 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 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Alms of the Vein?

Alms of the Vein lists as Sorcery with keywords Madness. Artist: David Gaillet. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 98 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Alms of the Vein (98) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Alms of the Vein is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $5.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.28; foil: $5.17; Normal: $0.41).
  • Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Sorcery 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 $5.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Alms of the Vein from Shadows over Innistrad?

Alms of the Vein is a Common Sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 98 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Alms of the Vein worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.17 for ungraded Alms of the Vein. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Alms of the Vein?

Alms of the Vein 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 Alms of the Vein legal in Commander or Standard?

Alms of the Vein 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 Alms of the Vein near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.