Extinction
Extinction is a Rare Sorcery from Tempest (135) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.84 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Extinction suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Extinction from Tempest?
Extinction is a Sorcery in Tempest numbered 135. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Extinction (135) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Extinction worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.84 for Extinction. Low and high spread runs $0.84 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.70; Normal: $0.84. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 135 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 135 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.84 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.70 |
| cardmarket | $0.70 |
| Normal | $0.84 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Extinction?
Extinction is a Rare printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 135 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Extinction?
Extinction lists as Sorcery. Artist: Una Fricker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 135 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Extinction (135) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Extinction is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.84 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.70; Normal: $0.84).
- Mana cost {4}{B} 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: Use $0.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Extinction from Tempest?
Extinction is a Rare Sorcery from Tempest numbered 135 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Extinction worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.84 for ungraded Extinction. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Extinction?
Extinction is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Tempest.
Is Extinction legal in Commander or Standard?
Extinction 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 Extinction near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.84. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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