Thalakos Deceiver
Thalakos Deceiver is a Rare Creature — Thalakos Wizard from Stronghold (45) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.61 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thalakos Deceiver suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Thalakos Deceiver from Stronghold?
Thalakos Deceiver is a Creature — Thalakos Wizard in Stronghold numbered 45. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Thalakos Deceiver (45) is a format-relevant Creature — Thalakos Wizard in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Thalakos Deceiver worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.61 for Thalakos Deceiver. Low and high spread runs $2.61 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $3.10; Normal: $2.61. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 45 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.61 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €3.10 |
| cardmarket | $3.10 |
| Normal | $2.61 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Thalakos Deceiver?
Thalakos Deceiver is a Rare printing in Stronghold. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Thalakos Deceiver?
Thalakos Deceiver lists as Creature — Thalakos Wizard with keywords Shadow. Artist: Andrew Robinson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 45 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Thalakos Deceiver (45) is a format-relevant Creature — Thalakos Wizard in Stronghold with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Thalakos Deceiver is catalogued as Rare Creature — Thalakos Wizard in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.61 across finishes (cardmarket: $3.10; Normal: $2.61).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Thalakos Wizard 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 $2.61 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Thalakos Deceiver from Stronghold?
Thalakos Deceiver is a Rare Creature — Thalakos Wizard from Stronghold numbered 45 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thalakos Deceiver worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.61 for ungraded Thalakos Deceiver. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thalakos Deceiver?
Thalakos Deceiver is catalogued as Rare in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thalakos Deceiver legal in Commander or Standard?
Thalakos Deceiver shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Thalakos Deceiver near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.61. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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