Pithing Needle
Pithing Needle is a Rare Artifact from Saviors of Kamigawa (158) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.10 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pithing Needle suits collectors and players working on Saviors of Kamigawa who need the Rare slot. Treat $31.10 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Pithing Needle from Saviors of Kamigawa?
Pithing Needle is a Artifact in Saviors of Kamigawa numbered 158. Mana cost {1}. Pithing Needle (158) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Saviors of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Saviors of Kamigawa.
What is Pithing Needle worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $31.10 for Pithing Needle. Low and high spread runs $31.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.01; foil: $31.10; Normal: $4.18. This printing is from Saviors of Kamigawa. Collector number 158 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Saviors of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 158 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $31.10 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.01 |
| cardmarket | $1.01 |
| foil | $31.10 |
| Normal | $4.18 |
How collectible is Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle is a Rare printing in Saviors of Kamigawa. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Saviors of Kamigawa. Collector number 158 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle lists as Artifact. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Saviors of Kamigawa. Collector number 158 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Pithing Needle (158) is a chase-tier Rare Artifact in Saviors of Kamigawa. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Pithing Needle is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Saviors of Kamigawa, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $31.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.01; foil: $31.10; Normal: $4.18).
- Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact 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 $31.10 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pithing Needle from Saviors of Kamigawa?
Pithing Needle is a Rare Artifact from Saviors of Kamigawa numbered 158 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pithing Needle worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.10 for ungraded Pithing Needle. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pithing Needle?
Pithing Needle is catalogued as Rare in Saviors of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pithing Needle legal in Commander or Standard?
Pithing Needle 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.
Why does Pithing Needle trade at a premium?
Pithing Needle combines Rare 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 Saviors of Kamigawa.
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