Horizon Scholar
Horizon Scholar is a Uncommon Creature — Sphinx from Theros (51) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Horizon Scholar suits collectors and players working on Theros who need the Uncommon 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 Horizon Scholar from Theros?
Horizon Scholar is a Creature — Sphinx in Theros numbered 51. Mana cost {5}{U}. Color identity: U. Horizon Scholar (51) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Horizon Scholar worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.49 for Horizon Scholar. Low and high spread runs $0.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Theros |
|---|---|
| Number | 51 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.05 |
| cardmarket | $0.05 |
| foil | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.05 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 4 |
How collectible is Horizon Scholar?
Horizon Scholar is a Uncommon printing in Theros. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2013.
What are the key details for Horizon Scholar?
Horizon Scholar lists as Creature — Sphinx with keywords Scry, Flying. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Horizon Scholar (51) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Horizon Scholar is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Sphinx in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.05).
- Mana cost {5}{U} and type line Creature — Sphinx 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 Horizon Scholar from Theros?
Horizon Scholar is a Uncommon Creature — Sphinx from Theros numbered 51 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Horizon Scholar worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded Horizon Scholar. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Horizon Scholar?
Horizon Scholar is catalogued as Uncommon in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Horizon Scholar legal in Commander or Standard?
Horizon Scholar shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Horizon Scholar near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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