Preordain
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander · #161

Preordain

Preordain is a Common Sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (161) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.47
Cardmarket trend €1.11
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Preordain suits collectors and players working on Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Preordain from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander?

Preordain is a Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander numbered 161. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Preordain (161) from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander.

What is Preordain worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.47 for Preordain. Low and high spread runs $0.47 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.11; Normal: $0.47. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Number161
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.47
Cardmarket EUR€1.11
cardmarket $1.11
Normal $0.47

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Preordain?

Preordain is a Common printing in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Preordain?

Preordain lists as Sorcery with keywords Scry. Artist: Svetlin Velinov. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Preordain (161) from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Preordain is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.47 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.11; Normal: $0.47).
  • Mana cost {U} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Preordain from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander?

Preordain is a Common Sorcery from Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander numbered 161 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Preordain worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.47 for ungraded Preordain. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Preordain?

Preordain is catalogued as Common in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Preordain legal in Commander or Standard?

Preordain shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, modern, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Preordain near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.47. 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.