Mask of the Mimic
Stronghold · #37

Mask of the Mimic

Mask of the Mimic is a Uncommon Instant from Stronghold (37) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.32
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Mask of the Mimic suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Mask of the Mimic from Stronghold?

Mask of the Mimic is a Instant in Stronghold numbered 37. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Mask of the Mimic (37) is a format-relevant Instant in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Mask of the Mimic worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Mask of the Mimic. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.38. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 37 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetStronghold
Number37
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.32
cardmarket $0.32
Normal $0.38

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Mask of the Mimic?

Mask of the Mimic is a Uncommon printing in Stronghold. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 37 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.

What are the key details for Mask of the Mimic?

Mask of the Mimic lists as Instant. Artist: Heather Hudson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 37 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Mask of the Mimic (37) is a format-relevant Instant in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Mask of the Mimic is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.32; Normal: $0.38).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Instant 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 $0.38 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Mask of the Mimic from Stronghold?

Mask of the Mimic is a Uncommon Instant from Stronghold numbered 37 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Mask of the Mimic worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Mask of the Mimic. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Mask of the Mimic?

Mask of the Mimic is catalogued as Uncommon in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Mask of the Mimic legal in Commander or Standard?

Mask of the Mimic shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Mask of the Mimic near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. 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.