Minion of the Wastes
Minion of the Wastes is a Rare Creature — Minion from Tempest (146) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.98 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Minion of the Wastes 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 Minion of the Wastes from Tempest?
Minion of the Wastes is a Creature — Minion in Tempest numbered 146. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Minion of the Wastes (146) is a format-relevant Creature — Minion in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Minion of the Wastes worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.98 for Minion of the Wastes. Low and high spread runs $0.98 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.63; Normal: $0.98. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 146 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 146 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.98 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.63 |
| cardmarket | $0.63 |
| Normal | $0.98 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | * |
How collectible is Minion of the Wastes?
Minion of the Wastes is a Rare printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 146 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Minion of the Wastes?
Minion of the Wastes lists as Creature — Minion with keywords Trample. Artist: Scott Kirschner. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 146 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Minion of the Wastes (146) is a format-relevant Creature — Minion in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Minion of the Wastes is catalogued as Rare Creature — Minion in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.98 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.63; Normal: $0.98).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Minion 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 $0.98 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Minion of the Wastes from Tempest?
Minion of the Wastes is a Rare Creature — Minion from Tempest numbered 146 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Minion of the Wastes worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.98 for ungraded Minion of the Wastes. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Minion of the Wastes?
Minion of the Wastes is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Minion of the Wastes legal in Commander or Standard?
Minion of the Wastes 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 Minion of the Wastes near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.98. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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