Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is a Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral from Secrets of Strixhaven (97) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.58 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer suits collectors and players working on Secrets of Strixhaven who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.58 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer from Secrets of Strixhaven?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is a Legendary Planeswalker — Ral in Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 97. Mana cost {1}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer (97) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral in Secrets of Strixhaven. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.58 for Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer. Low and high spread runs $2.58 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.62; foil: $2.58; Normal: $1.84. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven |
|---|---|
| Number | 97 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.58 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.62 |
| cardmarket | $3.62 |
| foil | $2.58 |
| Normal | $1.84 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is a Mythic printing in Secrets of Strixhaven. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer lists as Legendary Planeswalker — Ral with keywords Surveil. Artist: Billy Christian. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven. Collector number 97 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer (97) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral in Secrets of Strixhaven. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral in Secrets of Strixhaven, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.58 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.62; foil: $2.58; Normal: $1.84).
- Mana cost {1}{B}{B} and type line Legendary Planeswalker — Ral 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 $2.58 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer from Secrets of Strixhaven?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is a Mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Ral from Secrets of Strixhaven numbered 97 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.58 for ungraded Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer is catalogued as Mythic in Secrets of Strixhaven. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer legal in Commander or Standard?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer trade at a premium?
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer 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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