Griptide
Theros · #50

Griptide

Griptide is a Common Instant from Theros (50) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.05
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Griptide suits collectors and players working on Theros 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 Griptide from Theros?

Griptide is a Instant in Theros numbered 50. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Griptide (50) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Griptide worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Griptide. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetTheros
Number50
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.05
cardmarket $0.05
foil $0.31
Normal $0.05

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Griptide?

Griptide is a Common printing in Theros. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

What are the key details for Griptide?

Griptide lists as Instant. Artist: Adam Paquette. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.

Cactaur's take

Griptide (50) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Griptide is catalogued as Common Instant in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.05).
  • Mana cost {3}{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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Griptide from Theros?

Griptide is a Common Instant from Theros numbered 50 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Griptide worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Griptide. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Griptide?

Griptide is catalogued as Common in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Theros.

Is Griptide legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Griptide near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. 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.